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单词 inaction
释义

inaction

noun

in·​ac·​tion (ˌ)i-ˈnak-shən How to pronounce inaction (audio)
: lack of action or activity : idleness

Synonyms

  • dormancy
  • idleness
  • inactivity
  • inertness
  • nonaction
  • quiescence
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Example Sentences

The protesters criticized the administration's inaction on environmental issues. We must consider the consequences of continued inaction.
Recent Examples on the Web Democrats pointed to this as justification for their broader inaction. Julian Epp, The New Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Shorty said the deputy, who had 30 years of law enforcement experience, gave no explanation for his inaction. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 The guilty plea comes on the heels of a series of hearings by the congressional Jan. 6 committee, which presented new evidence concerning Trump’s actions ahead of the Capitol riot, as well as his inaction during the insurrection. Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Much like an unhealthy lifestyle habit, we’ve been warned about this in the past, and our inaction has turned a manageable situation into an urgent crisis. Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 The nearly 400 local, state and federal officers at the scene that day have been criticized for their inaction. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 The case for a criminal prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump, many pundits said, was not only justified but seemed more than likely given the evidence of his inaction as rioters sacked the Capitol. New York Times, 24 July 2022 The proposal requires a vote, and the commission is still deadlocked with two Democrats and two Republicans as the Senate continues its inaction on Biden nominee Gigi Sohn. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2022 Anti-tobacco groups have voiced their frustration with the FDA for its inaction on this and other issues. Jen Christensen, CNN, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inaction

noun

in·​ac·​tion i-ˈnak-shən How to pronounce inaction (audio)
: lack of action or activity
Dove and Dusty were paralyzed into complete inaction. Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain

inaction

noun

as in inertia
lack of action or activity as a result of the park department's inaction, the city's pools are not ready to open for the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inertia
  • nonaction
  • inactivity
  • laziness
  • inertness
  • lethargy
  • idleness
  • indolence
  • quiescence
  • sleepiness
  • sloth
  • dormancy
  • lounging
  • sluggishness
  • loafing
  • shiftlessness
  • lassitude
  • languor
  • listlessness
  • lolling
  • dallying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • action
  • activity
  • activeness
  • exuberance
  • robustness
  • vivacity
  • liveliness
  • industry
  • occupation
  • employment
  • briskness
  • vibrancy
  • diligence
  • sprightliness
  • business
  • industriousness
  • assiduity
  • animateness
  • jazziness
  • peppiness
  • assiduousness
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