Actionless

/ˈækʃənləs/ adjective

Definition

Lacking action or initiative; inactive or idle.

Etymology

From 'action' + '-less' (suffix meaning 'without'). A straightforward English formation following patterns established since at least the Middle English period.

Kelly Says

An 'actionless' day might sound peaceful, but the word carries a judgment—it assumes that doing nothing is inherently a problem. This reveals how deeply modern culture values constant motion and productivity.

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