unactivated
Still switched off
Unactivated describes something that has not been switched on, enabled, or put into operation.
An unactivated phone or credit card needs setup before use.
In biology, unactivated enzymes or immune cells remain dormant until triggered.
The word implies readiness—the thing exists and could function, but hasn't been started yet.
Kept out of sight
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- underlyingExisting beneath the surface
- suppressedForcibly held down
- unexpressedNot communicated outwardly
unrevealed · undeveloped · embryonic · covert · recessive · subliminal · implicit · masked
Never put to purpose
- sittingBeing in seated posture
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- parkedLeft in place
benched · sidelined · shelved · mothballed · warehoused · stockpiled · reserved · stored
Not formally recorded
- uninitializedNot given initial value
- unconfiguredNot yet set up
- unsetNot yet solidified
- awaitingStaying until something arrives
setup · enrollment · registration · onboarding · provisioning
Not functioning
- disabledMade unable to function
- inoperativeNot able to function
- nonfunctionalNot performing its purpose
- unpoweredHaving no motor
shutdown · disengaged · dead · nonoperational · unresponsive · offline · disconnected · unenabled
Prolonged winter dormancy
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- quiescenceState of being inactive
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- diapauseInsect developmental suspension
estivation · resting · suspended · vegetative · sleeping · dormancy · overwintering · latency
hidden
Kept out of sight
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- underlyingExisting beneath the surface
- suppressedForcibly held down
unexpressed · unrevealed · undeveloped · embryonic · covert · recessive · subliminal · implicit · masked · veiled
unused
Never put to purpose
parked · benched · sidelined · shelved · mothballed · warehoused · stockpiled · reserved · stored · untouched
unregistered
Not formally recorded
- uninitializedNot given initial value
- unconfiguredNot yet set up
- unsetNot yet solidified
awaiting · setup · enrollment · registration · onboarding · provisioning
off
Not functioning
- disabledMade unable to function
- inoperativeNot able to function
- nonfunctionalNot performing its purpose
unpowered · shutdown · disengaged · dead · nonoperational · unresponsive · offline · disconnected · unenabled
hibernation
Prolonged winter dormancy
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- quiescenceState of being inactive
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
diapause · estivation · resting · suspended · vegetative · sleeping · dormancy · overwintering · latency · aestivation
voucher
Redeemable certificate for value
pass · certificate · rebate · reward · points · credits · miles · bonus · promotion · offer