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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.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › do-nothingDO-NOTHING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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

    3 days ago · Do-nothing is an adjective or noun that describes people who fail to do anything or show ambition or initiative. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of do-nothing from Collins and other sources.

  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

    Definition of do-nothing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.yourdictionary.com › do-nothingDo-nothing Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Do-nothing definition: Offering no initiative for change, especially in politics.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › do-nothing_ndo-nothing noun & adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

    What does the word do-nothing mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word do-nothing. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word do-nothing? About 0.1 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word do-nothing pronounced?