inacción
/i.nakˈsjon/noun★Intermediate
formal
The state of not acting or failing to take action when action is expected or required.
La inacción del gobierno ante la crisis ha generado indignación.
The government's inaction during the crisis has caused outrage.
Su inacción en el trabajo lo llevó a perder su empleo.
His inaction at work led to him losing his job.
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Often used in formal or critical contexts to describe a failure to act when action is necessary.
Collocations
inacción del gobiernogovernment inactioninacción anteinaction in response to
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'inacción' is formal, 'pasividad' or 'falta de acción' are more neutral alternatives.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) + 'actio' (action), meaning 'not acting'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in political, legal, or professional contexts to criticize a lack of response or initiative.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixacción
action
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