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inactive

/ɪnˈæktɪv/
adjective
  1. Not active, temporarily or permanently.

    "An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors."

  2. Not functioning or operating; broken down

    "The photocopier is inactive pending repair."

  3. Retired from duty or service.

    "Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list."

Synonymsdormant, dull, idle
Antonymsactive

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