Definition of Inert
without power to act or move
Examples of Inert in a sentence
Since my wounded dog is inert, I have to lift him up and put him in the car. 🔊
Jill’s battle with depression made her feel exhausted and inert. 🔊
During the experiment, one of the groups was given a placebo, an inert substance with no active ingredient. 🔊
After being sprayed with the poison, the fly was inert and could not move. 🔊
Because of years of abuse, Cathy is emotionally inert and unable to establish real relationships. 🔊
The lightning scared the little boy so much he stood inert and afraid to move. 🔊
Now that the football season is over, the players can enjoy an inert month of rest. 🔊
As a joke, Amy gave her military husband an inert hand grenade. 🔊
The scientists will believe Kevin is a telepath if he can move the inert object with his mind. 🔊
Although the resting cougar seemed lifeless and inert at first, it leaped forward when we moved closer. 🔊
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