sedentary
gb/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi/ us/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi/
C1
English
mozgásszegény, ülő, letelepedett, nem vonuló
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[a sedentary person/lifestyle/routine]
After switching to a remote role, he became more sedentary and gained weight.
Miután távmunkára váltott, mozgásszegényebb lett az életmódja, és hízni kezdett.
Many health guidelines warn about the risks of a sedentary lifestyle.
Sok egészségügyi ajánlás figyelmeztet a mozgásszegény életmód kockázataira.
Even short walks can help break up a sedentary day.
Learner examples
My job makes me sedentary.
A munkám miatt sokat ülök, és keveset mozgok.
I want to be less sedentary and walk more.
Szeretnék kevésbé mozgásszegény életet élni, és többet sétálni.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse sedentary (little physical activity) with stationary (not moving or not changing).
Meaning
inactive, sitting a lot
Collocations
a sedentary lifestyle
|a sedentary routine
|sedentary habits
|a sedentary day
|a sedentary person
|a sedentary office worker
|become more sedentary
|an increasingly sedentary population
|sedentary screen time
|a sedentary way of life
Synonyms
inactive (General; not doing much physical activity.)
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deskbound (Emphasizes being stuck at a desk, often because of work.)
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couch potato (Informal and slightly negative; a very inactive person.)
Antonyms
active (Doing a lot of physical activity.)
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fit (Physically healthy due to regular exercise.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
|fitness
Definition
doing little exercise and sitting a lot
Spending a lot of time sitting and doing very little physical activity.
C1
2
ülő
A2
Usage pattern:
[a sedentary job/role/task]
The role is largely sedentary, with most of the day spent at a computer.
Ez a munkakör nagyrészt ülő jellegű, a nap nagy részét számítógép előtt kell tölteni.
She wanted a less sedentary job that would keep her on her feet.
Kevésbé ülő munkát szeretett volna, olyat, ahol többet lehet talpon lenni.
Sedentary work can lead to back pain if your posture is poor.
Learner examples
This is a sedentary job.
Ez egy ülőmunka.
I prefer work that is not sedentary.
Én a nem ülő jellegű munkát szeretem.
Common mistake:
Sedentary describes low movement (often desk work), not being still for a moment.
Meaning
requiring mostly sitting
Collocations
a sedentary job
|sedentary work
|a sedentary role
|a sedentary occupation
|a sedentary position
|sedentary duties
|a sedentary desk job
|a sedentary workday
|sedentary office work
|a sedentary profession
Synonyms
sitting-down (Informal; emphasizes the posture required.)
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desk-based (Highlights that the work is centered on a desk/computer.)
Antonyms
physical (Involving bodily effort and movement.)
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active (Requiring movement or physical effort.)
Themes
work
|health
|daily_life
Definition
done while sitting; not physically active
Involving little movement or physical effort; done mainly while sitting.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
letelepedett
B2
nem vonuló
B2
Usage pattern:
[sedentary species/population/community]
Unlike migratory birds, these ducks are mostly sedentary year-round.
A vonuló madarakkal ellentétben ezek a récék többnyire egész évben helyben maradnak.
Archaeologists found evidence of a sedentary farming community.
A régészek egy letelepedett földműves közösség nyomaira bukkantak.
The species is sedentary and rarely moves far from its nesting area.
Learner examples
This bird is sedentary and does not migrate.
Ez a madár nem vonul el, egész évben ugyanazon a helyen marad.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, sedentary is about not traveling/migrating, not about exercise or sitting.
Meaning
staying in one area
Collocations
a sedentary species
|sedentary birds
|a sedentary population
|a sedentary community
|a sedentary group
|sedentary settlement
|sedentary life
|largely sedentary
|relatively sedentary
|sedentary animals
Synonyms
nonmigratory (More specific; focuses on not migrating seasonally.)
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settled (Often used for people; emphasizes having a fixed home.)
Antonyms
migratory (Regularly moving from one region to another, often seasonally.)
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nomadic (Moving from place to place rather than living in one location.)
Themes
nature
|science
|society
Definition
not moving to new places often
Staying in one place or area rather than traveling regularly, especially of animals or populations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sedentary
IPA
GB/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi/
US/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi/
Syllables & stress
sedent - ary (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sedent)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: sedentary
Expressions
sedentary behavior
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
long periods of sitting
time spent sitting with little activity
Examples
- The study found that reducing sedentary behavior improved sleep quality.
- Public health campaigns encourage people to break up sedentary behavior throughout the day.
- Even if you exercise, too much sedentary behavior may still be harmful.
Learner examples
- I am trying to reduce sedentary behavior.
sedentary job
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi d͡ʒˈɑb/
fixed phrase
job done mostly sitting
a job where you sit most of the day
Examples
- After years in a sedentary job, he started taking walking meetings.
- Many people try to balance a sedentary job with exercise after work.
- A sedentary job can affect posture if your chair and desk are not set up well.
Learner examples
- I have a sedentary job.
sedentary lifestyle
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Lifestyle with little movement or exercise
A way of living where you sit most of the time and do not get much exercise.
Examples
- A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
- Many office workers have a sedentary lifestyle.
sedentary lifestyle
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
life with little exercise
a life with little exercise and lots of sitting
Examples
- She started strength training to offset her sedentary lifestyle.
- A sedentary lifestyle is linked to higher risks of heart disease.
- Try standing up regularly if you have a sedentary lifestyle.
Learner examples
- I lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- He wants to change his sedentary lifestyle.
sedentary work
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
work with little movement
work you do while sitting most of the time
Examples
- Sedentary work can make you feel stiff by the end of the day.
- If you do sedentary work, schedule regular breaks to stretch.
- The report discusses the health impacts of long hours of sedentary work.
Learner examples
- I do sedentary work.