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
Whenever a company descends into dysfunction, often there’s a do-nothing board at the top.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023
If anything, many inheritors are shaking off the stereotype of the do-nothing trust fund kid, said Dennis Jaffe, who consults with wealthy families and has collaborated with Dr. Grubman on research.
From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021
After another almost sleepless night Marcy Gray rode again to the post-office, to find there the same talkative, indignant, do-nothing crowd he had long been accustomed to meet at mail time.
From Marcy The Refugee by Castlemon, Harry
