inercia

Definitions of inercia
  1. noun
    the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
    synonyms: pasividad
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    types:
    despreocupación, flema, impasibilidad, indiferencia, indiferentismo
    the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
    type of:
    inactividad
    a disposition to remain inactive or inert
  2. noun
    a disposition to remain inactive or inert
    synonyms: inactividad
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    languidez
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
    pasividad
    the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
    acidia, gandulería, indolencia, pereza
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
    despreocupación, flema, impasibilidad, indiferencia, indiferentismo
    the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
    pereza
    the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work
    galbana, incuria
    a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition
    type of:
    rasgo
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  3. noun
    (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
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