do-nothing

ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ
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Translation of do-nothing into Russian,

Adjective

1.

inaction

not taking any action or initiative
  • The do-nothing policy failed to address the issue.Бездействующая политика не смогла решить проблему.
2.

unmotivated

unwilling to work toward a goal
  • He was criticized for his do-nothing attitude at work.Его критиковали за его бездеятельное отношение к работе.

Noun

lazy person

person who avoids work or does nothing
  • He is such a do-nothing at the office.Он такой бездельник в офисе.
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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.
do nothing
duː ˈnʌθɪŋ
did nothingdone nothing
Verbal expression

inaction

not take any action or make any effort
  • He decided to do nothing about the situation.Он решил ничего не делать по поводу ситуации.

Translations of "do-nothing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
бездельникnm. - bezdel'nik

He calls himself an artist, but he's really just a do-nothing.

Он называет себя художником, но на самом деле он просто бездельник.

Adjective
пассивныйadj. - passivny

Europe's do-nothing approach to the crisis has already produced visibly adverse consequences.

Пассивный подход ЕС к кризису уже привел к заметным неблагоприятным последствиям.

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Other translations for do-nothing:

  • бездействующим

do-nothing: Examples and translations in context

Even the do-nothing is now stating that he wants to be more productive.

Даже этот бездельник теперь заявляет, что хочет стать более продуктивным.

His reputation as a do-nothing precedes him and affects team morale.

Его репутация как бездельника опережает его и негативно влияет на мораль внутри команды.

As much as I like him, he's turned into a real do-nothing lately.

Как бы он ни был мне симпатичен, в последнее время он превратился в настоящего бездельника.

It's hard to motivate a do-nothing to join in on community projects.

Трудно мотивировать бездельника на участие в общественных проектах.

I can't stand working with that do-nothing who never pulls his weight.

Я терпеть не могу работать с этим бездельником, который никогда не справляется с работой.

Europe's do-nothing approach to the crisis has already produced visibly adverse consequences.

Пассивный подход ЕС к кризису уже привел к заметным неблагоприятным последствиям.

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