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Synonyms for do-nothing
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. idler, loafer, do-nothing, layabout, bum(adj)

    person who does no work

    "a lazy bum"

    Synonyms:
    fanny, tail, seat, crumb, butt, hobo, skunk, rear end, scum bag, can, nates, bottom, git, layabout, fundament, stinker, posterior, buttocks, puke, stern, stinkpot, backside, bum, dirty dog, idler, buns, hindquarters, tail end, derriere, tooshie, so-and-so, hind end, rotter, rump, lowlife, keister, tramp, ass, prat, arse, rear, tush, loafer, rat, behind

    Antonyms:
    responsible

  2. do-nothing(a)(adj)

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

    "a do-nothing government"

    Antonyms:
    responsible

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words

  1. do-nothing(a)

    Synonyms:
    inactive, idle, lazy, fabian, slothful

How to pronounce do-nothing?

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How to say do-nothing in sign language?

  1. donothing

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How to use do-nothing in a sentence?

  1. Donald Trump:

    ( T) President Donald Trump do-nothing Democrats decided that when I'm going to NATO, this was set up a year ago, that when I'm going to NATO, this is the exact time -- this is one of the most important journeys that we make as President, and for them to be doing this, saying this and putting an impeachment on the table, which is a hoax....

  2. Matthew Tuttle:

    Today, we're just in a do-nothing mode and we will wait and see what happens Friday.

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