motionlessness

noun

Definition of motionlessnessnext
as in inertia

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  1. inertia
  2. inaction
  3. suspension
  4. abeyance
Noun
  • This can help combat the tendency toward inertia that is often felt when new tools are implemented in an organization.
    Chris Cho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And the inertia of dark things is stronger than any law of physics.
    Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But now, the timid Democrats through their inaction have convinced the American people that they cannot be trusted to lead or speak the truth.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of inaction
Noun
  • The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • The case is currently held in abeyance while the appeals court ponders various issues.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Melody, so unaccountably a product of unconscious forces, had placed his ego in abeyance, allowing a forbearing tenderness to emerge.
    Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of abeyance
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