Inaction
/ɪnˈækʃn/noun
The state of not doing anything, or the choice not to do something.
Your continued inaction on this issue is concerning.
Often appears as...
- government inaction
- continued inaction
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Inaction usually implies a failure to act when action is expected or required, suggesting a negative judgment.
Inaction in times of crisis can lead to greater problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Inaction' is often used in formal or serious contexts, like politics, law, or emergency situations.
The committee criticized the government's inaction on environmental reforms.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocations Matter
Words often paired with 'inaction' emphasize the duration or impact of not acting, like 'prolonged' or 'costly'.
Prolonged inaction on the project will increase its cost.
Compare with
dormancyidleinactivityindolencelazinesslethargypassivitytorpor
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