Definitions for inaction

inaction in·ac·tion

Spelling: [in-ak-shuh n]
IPA: /ɪnˈæk ʃən/

Inaction is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 172 anagrams from letters in inaction (aciinnot).

Definitions for inaction

noun

  1. absence of action; idleness.

Origin of inaction

First recorded in 1700-10; in-3 + action

Examples for inaction

A rush of impatience succeeded the inaction of his memories.

They were appalled by inaction and by the feel of something terrible impending.

Fuming Iranian officials blamed the United States and United Kingdom for backing the militants, and Pakistan for inaction.

There should be no more excuses for inaction on violence against women.

Will inaction lead to a more deeply entrench conflict—more violence and death—or will the problem go away on its own?

After three months of inaction give light, warmth and moisture.

Cesare sat impotent in Rome, no doubt vexed by his own inaction.

Yes, we helped create these monsters, through action (Bush) and inaction (Obama).

The report also showed that the cost of preventing violence is far less expensive than the cost of inaction.

Now every minute's inaction increased this spirit of restlessness.

Word Value for inaction
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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