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
Experts believe this is because families become entrenched in their academic routines; inertia plays a role in keeping students on track.
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De Elizabeth, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
And, instead of traditional GPS, X-37B's quantum sensor will measure the inertia of nearby atoms to help inform the space plane's navigational position on orbit, without reliance on existing satellite infrastructure.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Turbulent, yet stuck in a state of inertia, fighting off possible sanctions and regression on the pitch.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In the case of Bill, that ultimately means enticing him back into society with the appetizing waft and convivial chatter of a barbecue party—a small coup for social connection amid the inertia of alienation.
—Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
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De Elizabeth, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
And, instead of traditional GPS, X-37B's quantum sensor will measure the inertia of nearby atoms to help inform the space plane's navigational position on orbit, without reliance on existing satellite infrastructure.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Turbulent, yet stuck in a state of inertia, fighting off possible sanctions and regression on the pitch.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
In the case of Bill, that ultimately means enticing him back into society with the appetizing waft and convivial chatter of a barbecue party—a small coup for social connection amid the inertia of alienation.
—Adrienne Matei, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inertia
Noun
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Kahneman’s work in Thinking, Fast and Slow highlights cognitive laziness, our tendency to seek quick answers and shortcuts that can come at the expense of deeper insight.—
Sarat Chakravarthi,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The results not only call into question a potential laziness developing as a result of an overreliance on AI, but also the changing relationship between medical practitioners and a longstanding tradition of analog training.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of which could lead to so much work that a man like Wyatt Harper might never have another day of idleness again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many professionals still associate rest with indulgence or idleness.—
Marian Evans,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Inertia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inertia. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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