
Inaction
Negative Connotation
Inaction usually implies a failure to act when action is expected or required, suggesting a negative judgment.
Inaction in times of crisis can lead to greater problems.
Formal Contexts
'Inaction' is often used in formal or serious contexts, like politics, law, or emergency situations.
The committee criticized the government's inaction on environmental reforms.
Collocations Matter
Words often paired with 'inaction' emphasize the duration or impact of not acting, like 'prolonged' or 'costly'.
Prolonged inaction on the project will increase its cost.
Compare with
DormancyIdleInactivityIndolenceLazinessLethargyPassivityTorpor
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