Synonyms of static

static 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsta-tik 

as in motionless

fixed in a place or position

the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motionless
• stationary
• standing
• immobile
• in place
• nonmoving
• stagnant
• immovable
• frozen
• still
• irremovable
• unmovable
• fast
• nonmotile
• immotile
• stuck
• steadfast
• rooted
• moveless
• wedged
• unbudging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mobile
• movable
• moving
• flexible
• adjustable
• portable
• nonstationary
• modular
• motile
• unstable
• removable
• transferable
• unbalanced
• unsteady
• transportable
• displaceable

static

2 of 2

noun

as in squabble

Related Words

• squabble
• criticism
• dispute
• argument
• debate
• dissent
• quarrel
• conflict
• censure
• quibble
• cavil
• uncertainty
• misunderstanding
• hassle
• doubt
• disobedience
• niggle
• defiance
• protest
• objection
• qualm
• rebellion
• indetermination
• exception
• distrust
• challenge
• compunction
• mistrust
• unease
• suspicion
• skepticism
• incertitude
• reservation
• dubitation
• remonstrance
• stink
• uneasiness
• demurrer
• dubiety
• misgiving
• question
• demurral
• scruple
• expostulation
• difficulty
• demur
• reluctance
• distrustfulness
• mistrustfulness
• misdoubt
• complaint
• fuss
• unwillingness
• kick
• qualmishness

Dissimilar Words

• approval
• willingness
• agreement
• sanction
• acceptance
• compliance
• obedience
• assent
• acquiescence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of static

Adjective

Instead of being positioned before crisp backgrounds like static dioramas, they’re backed by blurry freeze frames that yearn to be in motion. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

After additional testing there, the vehicle will undergo a static fire test before being mated with the upper stage. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

Its premium European white down fill (85% clusters, 15% down fibers) sits inside a 100% cotton sateen shell that's smooth to the touch and free of the static cling that synthetic alternatives tend to create. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

The video shows a ‘90s TV with static on the screen before a news update comes through. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026