I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
: a shiftless or habitually slothful person
II. adjective
: marked by slothful inactivity or minimal activity ; specifically : marked by lack of initiative, disinclination to disturb the status quo and attack problems, or failure to make positive progress especially toward reform of public policy
the alleged do-nothing record of that session of Congress
— compare laissez-faire
• do-noth·ing·ness noun -es