stagnation

Definitions

The state of not flowing or moving, typically referring to water or air.

A lack of activity, growth, or development.

The state of being sluggish or dull due to inactivity.

Examples

The company suffered from a long period of economic stagnation due to a lack of innovation.

Without new ideas or challenges, the team began to feel a sense of professional stagnation.

Synonyms

inactivity stasis dormancy lethargy idleness sluggishness torpor

Antonyms

growth progress advancement dynamism activity development expansion