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do-noth·ing

do-nothing

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a lazy, unmotivated person; idler or sluggard. similar words: loafer, vagabond
related words:	drone, truant


part of speech:	adjective
definition:	lacking initiative, enterprise, or willingness to work; lazy or idle. similar words: slothful
related words:	truant, vagabond
derivation:	do-nothingism (n.)

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