Antonyms for quiescent
kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-qui·es·cent

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1. quiescentadjective

   Synonyms:
   still, tranquil

2. quiescentadjective

   Inactive, at rest, quiet.

   The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.

   Synonyms:
   still, tranquil

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. quiescent

   Antonyms:
   active, agile, alert, brisk, bustling, busy, diligent, energetic, expeditious, industrious, lively, mobile, nimble, officious, prompt, quick, ready, restless, sprightly, spry, supple, vigorous, wide awake

   Synonyms:
   dull, heavy, idle, inactive, indolent, inert, lazy, quiet, slow, sluggish, stupid

Matched Categories

1. • Pathology

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. quiescentadjective

   not active or activated

   "the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation"

   Antonyms:
   active, unquiet

2. quiescentadjective

   marked by a state of tranquil repose

   "the quiescent melancholy of the town"

   Antonyms:
   active, unquiet

3. quiescentadjective

   being quiet or still or inactive

   Antonyms:
   active, unquiet

4. quiescentadjective

   (pathology) causing no symptoms

   "a quiescent tumor"

   Antonyms:
   active, unquiet

How to use quiescent in a sentence?

1. Thomas Rando:

   Ketone bodies arise when the body uses fat for energy, but they also push stem cells into a quiescent state that protects them during deprivation, in this state, they are protected from environmental stress, but they are also less able to regenerate damaged tissue.

2. Pam Peeke:

   If your body no longer takes in high volumes of fat or sugar, then one day out of the blue you dump a load of fat and sugar in your body, physiologically your gastrointestinal tract will react, your gut enzymes as well as bile have to go into overdrive, as they have been quiescent. This is a hardship on the body and trust me, you'll pay for it with diarrhea, upset stomach, and bloating.

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