Inactive
Inactive adjective - Slow to move or act.
Live
Live adjective - Being in effective operation.
Usage example: didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
Both words in one sentence
- Long Runner Lineup: The Wunder/McSorley lineup lasted for 11 years, not counting live-only members, although the band was inactive for quite a lot of that time.
Source: Music / Cobalt - More touring followed and Justian left again in 2011; Jon Rice joined on a purely live basis, but after several tours, they became entirely inactive.
Source: Music / The Red Chord - The band has performed live sporadically since then, but has mostly remained inactive.The band's work has generally been a case of Keep Circulating the Tapes, as it has been released mainly in limited production runs and attracted a cult following.
Source: Music / maudlin of the Well
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Live or Inactive. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/inactive/live.
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