Choosing a "better" word than idle depends heavily on the exact nuance you wish to convey in your sentence. If you want to describe an engine running in park, "undriven" or "stationary" is more precise. If you are describing a lazy person, "inactive," "indolent," or "unoccupied" communicates the thought more vividly. If you are referring to unused factory machinery, "dormant" or "unutilized" adds professional clarity. Selecting targeted synonyms elevates your writing and prevents ambiguity. You can verify contextual phrasing through advanced English style guides and thesauruses.
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