Used in a Sentence

do-nothing

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for do-nothing.

Editorial note

Under the "do-nothing” model (effectively our current model) we just keep burning all the fossil fuels until they are all gone.

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Quick take

A lazy person.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of do-nothing gathered in one view.

noun

A lazy person.

adjective

(attributive) Doing nothing, not taking any action.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for do-nothing.

adjective

(attributive) Doing nothing, not taking any action.

Example sentences

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Under the "do-nothing” model (effectively our current model) we just keep burning all the fossil fuels until they are all gone.

2

Please name the model or whatever logical progression you are using to arrive at this idea, too My model is our current “do-nothing” model where all the fossil fuels that can be burnt will be burnt.

Quote examples

1

Under the "do-nothing” model (effectively our current model) we just keep burning all the fossil fuels until they are all gone.

2

Please name the model or whatever logical progression you are using to arrive at this idea, too My model is our current “do-nothing” model where all the fossil fuels that can be burnt will be burnt.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use do-nothing in a sentence?

Under the "do-nothing” model (effectively our current model) we just keep burning all the fossil fuels until they are all gone.

What does do-nothing mean?

A lazy person.

What part of speech is do-nothing?

do-nothing is commonly used as noun, adjective.