NYT Dictionary

INACTION

/ɪnˈækʃən/
Nounin-AC-tionin-ac-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Lack of action or activity or labor

Etymology

Origin: French

From French inaction. Morphologically in- + action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

idlenessrestinertnessinertiainactivityinactivenessactingactivecontemplationdefault

Antonyms

actionactivityactiveness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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