heypolyglot
Italian

inattivo

/inatˈti.vo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 18,934

Meaning

inactive, idle

  • not engaging in action, work, or regular exercise
  • not functioning, operating, or currently in use

In a sentence

L'account viene bloccato automaticamente se rimane inattivo per tre mesi.

The account is automatically blocked if it remains inactive for three months.

I macchinari rimasero inattivi durante tutto il fine settimana.

The machinery remained idle throughout the whole weekend.

Uno stile di vita troppo inattivo può causare problemi di salute.

A lifestyle that is too inactive can cause health problems.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inattivomasculine · singular
inattivafeminine · singular
inattivimasculine · plural
inattivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Opposite of 'attivo'. Follows standard four-ending adjective patterns (-o, -a, -i, -e).
  • Commonly applied to bank accounts, volcanos, machinery, and user accounts.

Related words

Opposites

Explore vocabulary lessons →