From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Chemistryinertin‧ert /ɪˈnɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ adjective1technicalHC not producing a chemicalreaction when combined with other substancesinert gases2NOT MOVING literary not moving, or not having the strength or power to moveHe lay, inert, in his bed.3SLOWnot willing to do anythingThe government was inert and inefficient. —inertness noun [uncountable]Examples from the Corpusinert• She lay there, inert.• School officials remained inert on the issue of bullying.Origininert(1600-1700)Latininers"unskilled, doing nothing", from ars"skill, art"