do-nothing
adjective/ˈduː nʌθɪŋ/
/ˈduː nʌθɪŋ/
[only before noun] (informal)- choosing not to take action
- The agenda was stymied by the do-nothing Senate.
- Their do-nothing policies have only made things worse.
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- lazy or not effective
- He’s just a no-good, do-nothing loafer.
- a cushy, do-nothing job
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