as in laziness
an inclination not to do work or engage in activities
the inertia that grips so many of the club's members is the reason why nothing ever gets done
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Recent Examples of inertia
Long before the full-scale war in Ukraine, and thanks to Putin’s repression, Russian society suffered from inertia and learned helplessness.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Break inertia with quick decisions and immediate action.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The same inertia that once held you back can eventually work in your favor.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Over the last six decades, the Defense Department has created a labyrinth of rules, regulations, and confusing acquisition policies that encourage risk aversion and inertia.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Break inertia with quick decisions and immediate action.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The same inertia that once held you back can eventually work in your favor.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Over the last six decades, the Defense Department has created a labyrinth of rules, regulations, and confusing acquisition policies that encourage risk aversion and inertia.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inertia
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“Inertia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inertia. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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