inertly

Meaning

In a way that lacks the ability or strength to move or act.

Examples

• The heavy logs sat inertly in the mud, unmoved by the rising tide.
• She watched inertly as the opportunity slipped away, feeling paralyzed by indecision.

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɜːrtli/

Synonyms of inertly

Words with a similar meaning to inertly:

• passively
• motionlessly
• lifelessly
• stagnantly

Antonyms of inertly

Words with the opposite meaning to inertly:

• actively
• energetically