disapproval If something such as a business or society is stagnant, there is little activity or change. He is seeking advice on how to revive the stagnant economy Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening and renovation of stagnant societies
That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins