Inert
Inert , adjective
[Latin iners, inertis, unskilled, idle; pref. in- + ars art: compare French inerte. See Art.]
1.
Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert.
2.
Indisposed to move or act; very slow to act; sluggish; dull; inactive; indolent; lifeless.
The inert and desponding party of the court.
It present becomes extravagant, then imbecile, and at length utterly inert.
3.
Not having or manifesting active properties; not affecting other substances when brought in contact with them; powerless for an expected or desired effect; as, the noble gases are chemically inert.
Even the favored isles...
Can boast but little virtue; and, inert
Through plenty, lose in morals what they gain
In manners -- victims of luxurious ease.
Doomed to lose four months in inactive obscurity.
Sluggish Idleness, the nurse of sin,
Upon a slothful ass he chose to ride.