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    do-nothing
    /ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. taking no action; doing nothing: "their do-nothing approach has failed"

    noun

    • 1. an idle or feckless person: "a shiftless lot of do-nothings"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › do-nothingDo-nothing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DO-NOTHING is a shiftless or lazy person. How to use do-nothing in a sentence.

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    Do-nothing definition: a person who chooses to do nothing; a lazy or worthless person.. See examples of DO-NOTHING used in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDO-NOTHING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    5 days ago · 1. a person who chooses to do nothing; a lazy or worthless person. adjective. 2. characterized by inability or unwillingness to initiate action, work toward a goal, assume responsibility, or the like. a do-nothing government. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › do-nothingDo-nothing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of do-nothing. noun. person who does no work. synonyms: bum, idler, layabout, loafer. see more. adjective. characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility. “a do-nothing government” synonyms: irresponsible. showing lack of care for consequences. Pronunciation. US. /ˈdunəθɪŋ/ UK. /ˈdonəθɪŋ/

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › do-nothing_2do-nothing - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    adjective. /ˈduː nʌθɪŋ/ [only before noun] (informal) choosing not to take action. The agenda was stymied by the do-nothing Senate. Their do-nothing policies have only made things worse. Want to learn more?

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › do-nothingAll resources related to 'do-nothing' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "DO-NOTHING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › do-nothingdo-nothing | meaning of do-nothing in Longman Dictionary of ...

    do-nothing meaning, definition, what is do-nothing: lazy or unwilling to make any changes, e...: Learn more.