do-nothing

noun
UK: /ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/
US: /ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/

  1. A person who does no work or avoids responsibility.

    1. He is a do-nothing and never helps around the house.
    2. The committee was full of do-nothings who never accomplished anything of value.

Synonyms

idler loafer slacker good-for-nothing
do-nothing adjective

  1. Describing someone who is lazy and unproductive.

    1. He has a do-nothing attitude and avoids hard tasks.
    2. The do-nothing policy of the company led to low productivity and morale issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "do-nothing" is /ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈduːˌnʌθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "do-nothing": idler, loafer, slacker, good-for-nothing.

Example usage of "do-nothing": "He is a do-nothing and never helps around the house.". More examples on the page.