nonaction
noun
non·ac·tion
ˌnän-ˈak-shən 
: lack of action : inaction
… a particular activity preceded by nonaction and followed by stasis or stability.—
Vincent B. Leitch
Vincent B. LeitchExamples of nonaction in a Sentence
your nonaction on this matter will result in an arrest warrant
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The video went viral, encapsulating the prevalent mood of indignation about official nonaction.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This creates a negative feeling that moves us into nonaction or avoidance.
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27 Mar. 2023
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This creates a negative feeling that moves us into nonaction or avoidance.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Mar. 2023
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“Nonaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonaction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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