Synonyms for inaction
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Lack of action or activity or labor
The school's inaction further sanctions this misbehavior.
Forms
- Plural
- inactions → inactivities, idlenesses, inertnesses, inertiae…
Example sentences
- inertia Inertia is inherent in any material object.
- inactivity I rarely have moments of inactivity.
- idleness Sooner or later, you will regret your idleness.
- immobility Immobility isn't a recommendable political option.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| inaction | steady | |
| inertia | falling | |
| inactivity | steady | |
| idleness | steady | |
| inertness | falling | |
| immobility | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rest1
- 7 letters
- inertia3
- 8 letters
- idleness3
- 9 letters
- inertness3
- 10 letters
- inactivity5, immobility5
- 12 letters
- inactiveness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inertia3 = 3 syllables).