Definition of do-nothing Do-nothing
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We found 4 definitions of do-nothing from 4 different sources.
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What does do-nothing mean?
WordNet
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| do-nothing - characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility; "a do-nothing government" | ||
| irresponsible showing lack of care for consequences; "behaved like an irresponsible idiot"; "hasty and irresponsible action" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- do-nothing (Noun)
A lazy person.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- do-nothing (a.)
Doing nothing; inactive; idle; lazy; as, a do-nothing policy.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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do-nothing
dōō′-nuth′ing, n. one who does nothing: a lazy or idle person: a fainéant.—ns. Do-noth′ingism, Do-noth′ingness
