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View synonyms for inaction

inaction

[ in-ak-shuhn ]

noun

  1. absence of action; idleness.


inaction

/ ɪnˈækʃən /

noun

  1. lack of action; idleness; inertia


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inaction1

First recorded in 1700–10; in- 3 + action

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Example Sentences

Fuming Iranian officials blamed the United States and United Kingdom for backing the militants, and Pakistan for inaction.

There should be no more excuses for inaction on violence against women.

After acknowledging that there has been a “bend in the curve” and a reason to hope, he warned against inaction.

The report also showed that the cost of preventing violence is far less expensive than the cost of inaction.

Will inaction lead to a more deeply entrench conflict—more violence and death—or will the problem go away on its own?

Their apparent inaction most wondered, very many murmured, some were alarmed, and Mr O'Connell laughed at.

If nothing is done during infancy inaction operates generally as an affirmation.

But even while chiding the Earl for inaction, Perrott admitted that want of provisions was a fair excuse.

Suddenly reduced to enforced inaction, David felt his strong and valiant soul bow beneath the weight of a great despair.

He takes a pleasure in work; is happy inaction; and hates both clerical and secular indifference.

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