do-nothing

Example Sentences

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Yet the role of a do-nothing prince consort doesn’t suit the dutiful, and now fiercely faithful, Alfred, and a war of wills—and of the sexes—ensues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

As much as Forrest is a know-nothing, except when it comes to knowing what love is, he’s also a do-nothing when it comes to acknowledging systemic wrongdoing.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2024

It is the sound of do-nothing summer afternoons in the pre-internet portion of my youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021

“I would say it was a do-nothing session. I think that’s a good name for the 80th Congress,” Truman replied.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021

Is this the dolce far niente of the Italians, the sweet do-nothing of the tropics?

From Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America by Ballou, Maturin Murray