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'do-nothing' in a sentence

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do-nothing adjective

: characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility

do-nothing noun

: person who does no work


  • I prefer working to doing nothing.
  • I've done nothing else.
  • "What are you doing?" "Nothing."
  • They say that they did nothing wrong.
  • Our boss won't like it if we do nothing.
  • He said he did nothing illegal.
  • I couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
  • It's better than doing nothing.
  • He does nothing but complain from morning till night.
  • We can do nothing for you.
  • She did nothing but cry all the while.
  • The soldiers could do nothing until spring.
  • You are tired from doing nothing.
  • You'll do nothing of the kind.
  • We did nothing wrong. It was only a kiss.
  • She did nothing but look around.
  • They do nothing but complain.
  • I'm absolutely sure that I did nothing wrong.
  • He said he could do nothing.
  • You do nothing else but eat.
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