Translation of do-nothing into German
Adjective
1.
inaction
not taking any action or initiative- The do-nothing policy failed to address the issue.Die tatenlose Politik konnte das Problem nicht lösen.
2.
unmotivated
unwilling to work toward a goal- He was criticized for his do-nothing attitude at work.Er wurde für seine träge Einstellung bei der Arbeit kritisiert.
Noun
lazy person
person who avoids work or does nothing- He is such a do-nothing at the office.Er ist im Büro so ein Nichtstuer.
Synonyms and analogies of do-nothing in English
Examples of do-nothing in a sentence
The do-nothing approach led to missed opportunities. Her do-nothing approach frustrated her ambitious colleagues. The do-nothing policy led to stagnation in the project. The do-nothing lounged on the couch all day. Nobody wanted to partner with the do-nothing for the project.
Verbal expression
inaction
not take any action or make any effort- He decided to do nothing about the situation.Er beschloss, nichts zu tun in Bezug auf die Situation.
Translations of "do-nothing" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Noun
You will make a spoiled do-nothing out of me.
Du wirst aus mir noch einen verwöhnten Faulpelz machen.
That's why I call it Rahab the Do-Nothing.
Deshalb nenne ich dieses Volk Angeber und Nichtstuer.
Adjective
untätigadj.
Harry Truman dubbed the 80th congress the "do-nothing congress."
Truman nannte den 80. Kongress den "untätigen Kongress".
Other translations for do-nothing:
- nutzlosen
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