supineness
- a word derived from supine.
Example Sentences
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After years of supineness, therefore, the American Government will now have to spring into sudden, vigorous, often risky action .
From Time Magazine Archive
They awoke from their supineness, and much indignation at the young scholar was privately expressed.
From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
There have been earnest efforts to justify the fateful supineness of our army after this victory.
From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin
And meantime the supineness of the mass of the citizens was marvellous.
From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.
The Buccaneers, with the carelessness natural to men in their loose condition of life, under neither command nor guidance, continued to trust to the supineness of the enemy for their safety, and neglected all precaution.
From History of the Buccaneers of America by Burney, James
