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Sedentary

usgb/ˈsednteri/Volume
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Health Concerns

Often implies negative health effects due to inactivity, useful in medical or health contexts.

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Doctors warn against the dangers of a sedentary behavior.
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Modern Lifestyle

Commonly used to describe modern work or leisure habits that involve sitting for long hours.

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The sedentary nature of office jobs is a growing concern.
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Not Just Laziness

Implies choice or necessity of lifestyle, not just lazy behavior; context is important.

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Even active people can have sedentary jobs.
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