do-nothings

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

Translation

n.People who avoid work or responsibility; idlers.; (informal) People who are inactive or unproductive.

Phrases & Collocations

do-nothings abound

avoid do-nothings

full of do-nothings

be do-nothings

stop being do-nothings

do-nothing attitude

do-nothing policy

do-nothing approach

were do-nothings

avoiding do-nothings

Example Sentences

the do-nothings spent the afternoon lounging by the pool.

we need to identify the do-nothings on the team and address their lack of engagement.

the do-nothings in government are preventing progress on vital issues.

don't let the do-nothings drag you down with their negativity.

the company needs proactive employees, not do-nothings.

he's a classic do-nothing, always avoiding responsibility.

the do-nothings contributed nothing to the project's success.

we can't reward the do-nothings while recognizing the hard workers.

the do-nothings often hide behind excuses for their inaction.

it's frustrating to work with a group of do-nothings.

the manager confronted the do-nothings about their poor performance.

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