Inaction
Synonyms for inaction
noun state of doing nothing
inactivity
stagnation
inertia
doldrums
dormancy
lethargy
torpidity
quietude
stasis
slothfulness
idleness
torpor
quiescence
inertness
indolence
deferral
suspension
ennui
lassitude
depression
passivity
fecklessness
acedia
deliquescence
otiosity
Antonyms for inaction
happiness
vigor
busyness
energy
liveliness
action
Concept Thesaurus for word inaction
1. Simple voluntary action
Synonyms – noun
inaction
Fabian policy
rest (repose)
idle hours
soft snap
passiveness
conservative policy
quiescence
time hanging on one’s hands
soft thing.
abstinence from action
neglect
want of occupation
dolce far niente
noninterference
inactivity
inoccupation
sinecure
Synonyms – verbs
not do
abstain from doing
not stir
not lift a peg
let alone
let it have its way
rest and be thankful
faire
relax one’s efforts
wait
tide it over.
while away tedious hours
talk against time
lie in ordinary
keep quiet
undo
destroy
not act
do nothing
not move
fold one’s arms
let be
let well alone
live and let live
stand aloof
desist (relinquish)
lie in wait
cool one’s heels
pass the time
waste time (inactive)
lie idle
slug
do away with
not attempt
hold
not lift a finger
fold one’s hands
let pass
quieta non movere
lie rest upon one’s oars
refrain (avoid) keep oneself from doing
stop (cease)
bide one’s time
kick one’s heels
fill up the time
lie by
lie to
have nothing to do
take down
be inactive
spare
not lift a foot
leave alone
let things take their course
stare super antiquas vias
laisser aller
remit one’s efforts
pause (be quiet)
take time
while away the time
beguile the time
lie on the shelf
lie fallow
whistle for want of thought.
take to pieces
Synonyms – adjectives
not doing
unoccupied
fallow
not done
unemployed
desaeuvre.
undone
out of employ
passive
out of work
Synonyms – phrases
cunctando restituit rem.
Antonyms
action
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