motionless

[ moh-shuhn-lis ]

adjective

1. without motion:

   a motionless statue.

   Synonyms: quiet, quiescent, fixed, stable, inert, unmoving, stationary, still

   Antonyms: active

motionless

/ ˈməʊʃənlɪs /

adjective

1. not moving; absolutely still

Derived Forms

• ˈmotionlessness, noun
• ˈmotionlessly, adverb

Other Words From

• motion·less·ly adverb
• motion·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of motionless¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; motion + -less

Example Sentences

After the Chargers lost back-to-back games this season, Dobbins sat motionless in his locker for several minutes with a towel covering his head.

From Los Angeles Times

In a widely viewed clip, Sinwar is shown seated alone inside a shattered building, one arm maimed and motionless, using his good arm to hurl a stick or pole at the Israeli drone tracking him.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby, a great blue heron stood motionless in shallow water.

From Los Angeles Times

Among storefronts and bustling customers at the Grove shopping mall in Los Angeles, a sleek black-and-white aircraft sat motionless on a podium.

From Los Angeles Times

The one that had the biggest impact, by far, was of James Earl Jones standing motionless, simply counting slowly from one to 10.

From BBC

Related Words

• frozen
• immobile
• inert
• lifeless
• paralyzed
• stagnant
• stationary
• steadfast