(Homonym: idle, idol).
1. Not in active use; SYN. unused.
2. Not in action or at work.
3. Not having a job; SYN. jobless, out of work.
4. Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility; SYN. loose.
5. Silly or trivial; SYN. light.

ETYM Latin passivus: cf. French passif. Related to Passion.
1. Peacefully resistant in response to injustice; SYN. peaceful.
2. Lacking in energy or will; SYN. inactive.
3. (Grammar) Passive voice.

ETYM Latin quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of quiescere: cf. French quiescent. Related to Quiesce.
1. Being quiet or still or inactive.
2. Causing no symptoms.
3. Marked by a state of tranquil repose.
4. Not active or activated.
5. Resting; dormant.

In an idle manner; SYN. lazily.

In an inactive manner; inertly, sluggishly