Pronunciation: /ɪnˈækʃən/
noun lack of action or activity; failure to act
A1 Inaction is the act of not taking any action or doing nothing.
A2 The consequences of inaction can sometimes be more harmful than taking the wrong action.
B1 The government's inaction on climate change has led to increased environmental concerns.
B2 Inaction in the face of injustice is a form of complicity.
C1 The CEO's inaction in addressing employee concerns led to a decrease in morale and productivity.
C2 The inaction of world leaders in resolving conflicts has resulted in prolonged suffering for millions of people.
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A1 She often chooses inaction over taking risks.
A2 The consequences of his inaction were evident.
B1 The company suffered due to the manager's inaction.
B2 The government's inaction led to widespread protests.
C1 The CEO's inaction in the face of crisis was criticized by the board.
C2 The diplomat's inaction in the negotiations proved to be a strategic move.
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A1 His inaction resulted in a missed opportunity.
A2 She was criticized for her inaction during the crisis.
B1 The company suffered due to management's inaction on important issues.
B2 The government's inaction led to widespread protests.
C1 The CEO's inaction in addressing employee concerns caused a decline in morale.
C2 The consequences of political inaction can be far-reaching and detrimental to society.
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A1 She sat in inaction, unsure of what to do next.
A2 His inaction resulted in missed opportunities for growth.
B1 The company's inaction led to a decline in profits.
B2 The government's inaction on climate change is causing serious consequences.
C1 The CEO's inaction in response to the crisis was heavily criticized by stakeholders.
C2 The diplomat's inaction in the face of escalating tensions only worsened the situation.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Inaction is not always the best choice.
A2 Her inaction led to the problem escalating.
B1 The company's inaction on the issue disappointed many employees.
B2 The government's inaction in response to the crisis was criticized by the public.
C1 The consequences of inaction can be severe in certain situations.
C2 Inaction in times of need is often seen as a failure of leadership.
preposition not applicable
A1 Inaction can lead to missed opportunities.
A2 Inaction in times of crisis is not advisable.
B1 His inaction during the meeting was noticeable.
B2 The company suffered due to the manager's inaction.
C1 The government's inaction on climate change is concerning.
C2 The consequences of inaction can be severe in certain situations.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Inaction is not always the best choice.
A2 Inaction can sometimes lead to missed opportunities.
B1 Inaction in this situation could have serious consequences.
B2 The company's inaction resulted in a loss of market share.
C1 The government's inaction on climate change is concerning.
C2 Inaction by the international community only serves to prolong the conflict.
interjection not applicable
A1 Inaction! I forgot my homework at home.
A2 Inaction! I should have studied for the exam.
B1 Inaction! I missed the deadline for the project.
B2 Inaction! I should have spoken up during the meeting.
C1 Inaction! I regret not taking action sooner.
C2 Inaction! I failed to intervene when I should have.
article not applicable
A1 Inaction is when you choose not to do anything.
A2 The consequences of inaction can sometimes be worse than taking action.
B1 Inaction in the face of injustice only allows it to continue.
B2 Leaders must be decisive and not succumb to inaction in times of crisis.
C1 The government's inaction on climate change is causing widespread concern.
C2 The CEO's inaction led to the company losing a significant amount of revenue.
formal The consequences of inaction can be severe in a business setting.
informal If we continue with inaction, we might lose our chance to fix the problem.
slang Stop being lazy and take action instead of inaction.
figurative Inaction is like standing still while the world moves around you.
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