inertia

Definitions

A property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force.

A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.

Examples

The company's failure to adapt to new technology was largely due to corporate inertia.

According to Newton's first law, an object at rest will remain at rest due to inertia.

Synonyms

inactivity laziness lethargy passivity sluggishness torpor stasis

Antonyms

activity energy vigor dynamism liveliness momentum animation