inaction
noun
absence of action; idleness.
inactions
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pluralof inaction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For them, the actions and inactions of the team this year have been indefensible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
"Investigation of the actions or inactions of the army in the period before the bombing occurred is incomplete," the letter stated.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024
From political unrest to social injustice, 2023 has been a year of eye-opening revelations, showing us the realities and consequences of our collective actions and inactions.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2023
The new push comes as federal lawmakers are weighing compensation for people claiming harm from other government actions — and inactions — during the Cold War.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
My soul is helpless, wan, With white inactions ill.
From Contemporary Belgian Poetry Selected and Translated by Jethro Bithell by Various
