Synonyms
Examples of inaction in a Sentence
The protesters criticized the administration's inaction on environmental issues.
We must consider the consequences of continued inaction.
Recent Examples on the Web
The risks of inaction are already apparent in Gaza City.
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Patrick Kingsley Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That inaction ended only with the arrival of graffiti.
—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Gilad Erdan criticized the United Nations for its inaction on hostage releases during his speech following the resolution vote.
—NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The Department of State has responded to inquiries about a staffer who publicly resigned over U.S. inaction regarding the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
The law allows gun manufacturers to be held accountable for public harm caused by action or inaction from their sales and marketing practices.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The confusion in Texas resembles other immigration battles during the Trump and Biden administrations, fueled by congressional inaction.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Lawmakers in at least seven states are taking big legislative swings to regulate bias in artificial intelligence, filling a void left by Congress’ inaction.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
And the consequences of inaction for companies are severe in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
—Steven Lee, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Patrick Kingsley Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That inaction ended only with the arrival of graffiti.
—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Gilad Erdan criticized the United Nations for its inaction on hostage releases during his speech following the resolution vote.
—NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
The Department of State has responded to inquiries about a staffer who publicly resigned over U.S. inaction regarding the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
The law allows gun manufacturers to be held accountable for public harm caused by action or inaction from their sales and marketing practices.
—Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The confusion in Texas resembles other immigration battles during the Trump and Biden administrations, fueled by congressional inaction.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Lawmakers in at least seven states are taking big legislative swings to regulate bias in artificial intelligence, filling a void left by Congress’ inaction.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
And the consequences of inaction for companies are severe in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
—Steven Lee, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaction. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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inaction
noun
in·ac·tion
(ˈ)in-ˈak-shən 
: lack of action or activity : idleness
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