Depressed, dead, dead, and declining are all synonyms for stagnant. Flowing, running, and fresh are antonyms of stagnant. And here are 34 another word for stagnant.
1. still
2. inactive
The noun "stagnant" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 6 synonyms with 4 letters, 7 synonyms with 5 letters, 4 synonyms with 6 letters, 1 synonym with 7 letters, 6 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, and 3 synonyms with 10 letters, for a total of 31 synonyms.
The water in the pond became stagnant over time.
His career felt stagnant after years in the same position.
The air in the room was warm and stagnant.
The economy remained stagnant, showing little growth.
Stagnant relationships can cause frustration and boredom.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Sustained | Discontinued, interrupted | Maintained, continued |
| Sustain | Torment, plague | Comfort, help |
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Mantra | Silence, neglect | Motto, slogan |
| Blatant | Inconspicuous, subtle | Flagrant, glaring |
| Heritage | Dispossession, loss | Inheritance, birthright |
| Stage | Completion, conclusion | Phase, period |
| Rampant | Controlled, under control | Uncontrolled, unrestrained |
| Status quo | Change, revolution | Current state, existing condition |
| Substance | Void, emptiness | Material, matter |
| Star | Moon, shadow | Celestial body, heavenly body |
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Plant | Animal, inanimate | Herb, flower |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Poignant | Bland, dull | Touching, moving |
| Nonchalant | Anxious, concerned | Calm, cool |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Grant | Refuse, deny | Allow, accord |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Malignant | Benevolent, benign | Spiteful, hostile |
| Stability | Instability, uncertainty | Firmness, solidity |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Adamant | Unsure, flexible, yielding | Unshakeable, immovable |
| Extravagant | Reasonable, low, moderate, plain | Spendthrift, profligate |
| Hesitant | Certain, decisive, confident | Uncertain, undecided |
| Unstable | Stable, steady | Unsteady, rocky |
| Antonym | Synonym, equivalent | Incompatible, conflicting |
| Fantasy | Truth, realism | Imagination, creativity |
| Stark | Fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant, comfortable, ornate | Sharply delineated, sharp |
| Nostalgic | Indifferent, forgetful | Wistful, evocative |
| Redundant | Essential, necessary | Unnecessary, not required |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Magnificent | Uninspiring, modest, tawdry, cheap | Splendid, spectacular |
| Abundant | Scarce, sparse | Plentiful, copious |
| Resistance | Acceptance, receptivity | Opposition to, hostility to |
| Unpleasant | Pleasant, agreeable, palatable | Disagreeable, irksome |
| Irrelevant | Relevant , pertinent | Beside the point, not to the point |
| Dependant | Independent, self-reliant | Child, minor |
| For instance | In general, for no reason | For example, such as |
| Instance | Absence, nonoccurrence | Example, occasion |
| Vibrant | Dull, lackluster | Spirited, lively |
| Reluctant | Willing, eager, ready | Unwilling, disinclined |
| Brilliant | Stupid, untalented | Bright, shining |
| Significant | Insignificant, minor | Appreciable, big-deal |
| Giant | Dwarf, miniature | Colossus, man mountain |
| Pleasant | Unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty | Enjoyable, pleasing |