inaction

Definitions

Lack of action or activity; idleness.

Failure to act or intervene when action is expected or necessary.

Examples

The government's inaction regarding the climate crisis has drawn sharp criticism from environmentalists.

His prolonged inaction during the emergency situation led to unnecessary complications.

Sometimes, inaction can be just as damaging as making the wrong decision.

Synonyms

passivity idleness inertia stagnation indolence sloth torpor

Antonyms

action activity diligence energy initiative execution motion