Hypoactive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypoactive is an adjective meaning Less than normally active.
Meaning
Less than normally active.
Example Sentences
Men have the naturally higher sex drive, yet all the laws, customs, punishments, shame, strictures, mystiques, and anti-mystiques are aimed at that tepid, sleepy, hypoactive creature the female libido.
Synonyms for hypoactive
Depending on context, synonyms include underactive, inactive.
Antonyms for hypoactive
Common opposites include hyperactive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underactive, inactive, hypoanxious, hyporeactive, hypoconnective, hypoenergetic.
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