INACTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INACTION?

Need another word that means the same as “inaction”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “inaction” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Inaction” are: inactiveness, inactivity, passivity

Inaction as a Noun

Definitions of "Inaction" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “inaction” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state of being inactive.
• Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate.

Synonyms of "Inaction" as a noun (3 Words)

inactiveness	The state of being inactive.
inactivity	Reluctance to take action; apathy. People are frustrated with government inactivity.
passivity	The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative. Nickel increases the overall passivity of the iron.

Usage Examples of "Inaction" as a noun

• Future generations will condemn us for inaction.

Associations of "Inaction" (30 Words)

abeyant	Inactive but capable of becoming active.
apathy	Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Widespread apathy among students.
dilatory	Slow to act. He had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor.
dormancy	The state of having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; deep sleep. Various animal models have been used to study the dormancy of tuberculosis in humans.
dormant	Temporarily inactive or inoperative. Dormant buds.
idleness	Laziness; indolence. We suffered a period of enforced idleness.
inactive	Not engaged in full-time work. Desired amounts of inactive chlorine.
inactivity	Being inactive; being less active. People are frustrated with government inactivity.
indifferent	Marked by a lack of interest. In spite of very indifferent weather.
inert	Chemically inactive. She was fat and inert.
languor	Tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. The afternoon was hot quiet and heavy with languor.
latent	(pathology) not presently active. Latent diabetes.
lazy	Disinclined to work or exertion. Up a lazy river.
lethargy	A pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity. There was an air of lethargy about him.
lifeless	Lacking animation or excitement or activity. His lifeless body was taken from the river.
lull	A period of calm weather. The rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep.
motionless	Not in physical motion. An eagle hung almost motionless close to the ground.
passive	The passive voice. The ball was thrown by the boy uses the passive voice.
passivity	The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative. The perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive.
quiescence	Inactivity or dormancy. This method has been shown to induce sleep like quiescence in adult animals.
quiescent	Marked by a state of tranquil repose. A quiescent tumor.
retired	Having left one’s job and ceased to work. He lead a simple and retired life.
sedentary	Inhabiting the same locality throughout life; not migratory or nomadic. Forced by illness to lead a sedentary life.
shortage	An acute insufficiency. The problems of land shortage in the countryside.
sluggish	(of business) not active or brisk. A sluggish worker.
stagnant	Not circulating or flowing. A stagnant economy.
stagnate	Cause to stagnate. Industry will stagnate if we do not stimulate our economy.
stationary	Not moving or not intended to be moved. Stationary machinery.
still	A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation. He sat still as a statue.
torpid	Slow and apathetic. Torpid frogs.