standstill; deadlock; stalemate
Describes a situation where progress has completely stopped, often used for negotiations, projects, or economic conditions. Somewhat formal and written.
The negotiations have reached a deadlock.
The economy remains in a stagnant state.
停滞 is more common and general for stagnation or delay, while 停頓状態 emphasizes a complete halt or deadlock, often in formal contexts.
行き詰まり is a more everyday term for a deadlock or impasse, whereas 停頓状態 is a stiffer, written expression.
Compound of 停頓 (ていとん, 'halt, standstill') and 状態 (じょうたい, 'state, condition'). 停頓 itself is a Sino-Japanese word combining 停 (stop) and 頓 (sudden, pause).