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Definition of Do-nothing
1. Adjective. Characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility. "A do-nothing government"
Similar to: Irresponsible
2. Noun. Person who does no work. "A lazy bum"
Exact synonyms: Bum, Idler, Layabout, Loafer
Generic synonyms: Nonworker
Specialized synonyms: Clock Watcher, Couch Potato, Dallier, Dilly-dallier, Dillydallier, Lounger, Mope, Dawdler, Drone, Laggard, Lagger, Poke, Trailer, Daydreamer, Woolgatherer, Goldbrick, Good-for-naught, Good-for-nothing, Goof-off, Ne'er-do-well, No-account, Lazybones, Lie-abed, Slugabed, Loon, Shirker, Slacker, Slug, Sluggard, Spiv, Sunbather, Trifler, Whittler
Derivative terms: Bum, Idle, Loaf
Generic synonyms: Nonworker
Specialized synonyms: Clock Watcher, Couch Potato, Dallier, Dilly-dallier, Dillydallier, Lounger, Mope, Dawdler, Drone, Laggard, Lagger, Poke, Trailer, Daydreamer, Woolgatherer, Goldbrick, Good-for-naught, Good-for-nothing, Goof-off, Ne'er-do-well, No-account, Lazybones, Lie-abed, Slugabed, Loon, Shirker, Slacker, Slug, Sluggard, Spiv, Sunbather, Trifler, Whittler
Derivative terms: Bum, Idle, Loaf
Definition of Do-nothing
1. Noun. A lazy person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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