Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡnənt/
noun Stagnant can also be used as a noun to refer to a situation or condition of lack of movement or progress.
A1 The pond had become stagnant and was filled with algae.
A2 The stagnant water in the old well was not safe to drink.
B1 The stagnant air in the basement made it difficult to breathe.
B2 The stagnant economy was in need of a stimulus to get moving again.
C1 The stagnant political situation required drastic measures to bring about change.
C2 The stagnant state of the company's finances led to layoffs and restructuring.
adjective Stagnant describes something that is not flowing or moving, often referring to water that is still and not fresh.
A1 The water in the pond is stagnant and filled with algae.
A2 The company's growth has been stagnant for the past year.
B1 The economy is in a stagnant state, with no signs of improvement.
B2 The political situation in the country has remained stagnant for years.
C1 The artist's work has become stagnant, lacking innovation and creativity.
C2 The education system is stagnant and in need of major reforms.
formal The economic growth of the country has been stagnant for the past few years.
informal The water in the pond has become stagnant, it needs to be cleaned.
slang I can't stand working in this stagnant job anymore, it's so boring.
figurative His ideas were stagnant, lacking any creativity or innovation.
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