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Inactivity   /ɪnæktˈɪvɪti/   Listen
noun
Inactivity  n.  
1.
The state or quality of being inactive; inertness; as, the inactivity of matter.
2.
Idleness; habitual indisposition to action or exertion; lack of energy; sluggishness. "The gloomy inactivity of despair."





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"Inactivity" Quotes from Famous Books



... tottering party, as far as their usual inactivity and irresolution permitted him; but as in the events of war it is necessary to act independently on some occasions, which, if once suffered to escape, can never be retrieved; for want of this power it frequently happened that his great abilities ...
— The Memoirs of Count Grammont, Complete • Anthony Hamilton
... in the case of the boy. Even with him, we fail to live up to our convictions, as is shown by the long hours of inactivity in school and the lack of suitable activities during recess periods. But on the whole we encourage the boy to run and climb and jump and take distinct pride in ...
— The Social Emergency - Studies in Sex Hygiene and Morals • Various
... and spiritual knowledge, exceeding even that displayed in the 'Pilgrim's Progress.' To use the words of Mr. J. Montgomery, 'It is a work of that master intelligence, which was privileged to arouse kindred spirits from torpor and inactivity, to zeal, diligence, ...
— The Works of John Bunyan • John Bunyan
... affected due to the want of proper nourishment. Disturbances of the stomach and anemia are common. The heart is not affected. There may be only a few joints affected, or many, with great deformity, before the disease reaches the period of inactivity. ...
— Mother's Remedies - Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers - of the United States and Canada • T. J. Ritter
... exhibition of the masterly inactivity touch!" said he, with a twitch of his humorous lips. "But not exactly an edifying show for our men. Wonder what my old Dad would think of it all? You bet there'll be a holy rumpus ...
— Far to Seek - A Romance of England and India • Maud Diver


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