do-nothing

[US]/[ˈduː ˈnʌθɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈduː ˈnʌθɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who does nothing; an idle person.; A device or system that does nothing; a useless object.
adj.Doing nothing; inactive.
v.To do nothing; to remain idle.

Phrases & Collocations

do-nothing attitude

do-nothing policy

do-nothing government

a do-nothing

do-nothing job

do-nothing role

do-nothing type

Example Sentences

the company's do-nothing approach to the crisis was unacceptable.

he adopted a do-nothing strategy, hoping the problem would disappear.

the politician's do-nothing stance on climate change angered many voters.

it's frustrating to see a do-nothing government failing to address key issues.

we can't afford a do-nothing attitude when it comes to public health.

the board of directors criticized the manager's do-nothing management style.

their do-nothing policy resulted in a significant decline in sales.

the team's do-nothing performance led to their defeat in the championship.

she accused him of a do-nothing approach to their relationship problems.

the do-nothing solution offered by the consultant was useless.

we need to move beyond a do-nothing mentality and take action.

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