inertia
nounDivide inertia into syllables:
in · er · tia
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Definition of inertia:
- inertia (noun):
- a feeling of unwillingness to do anything
- a disposition to remain inactive or inert.
- a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force
Synonyms for inertia:
idlenesstraitlassitudelazinessslothlistlessnessstillnessapathyindolenceunresponsivenessShow 4 more
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