inertia

simple noun7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

Used to emphasize that inertia is the only or main reason for something.

The tendency of bureaucratic organizations to resist change.

The resistance to change within a political system.

A condition or situation where there is no activity or change.

As a result of a habit of not acting or changing.

Indicates that inertia is the cause of a particular (often negative) outcome.

To successfully deal with a state of unwillingness to act or change.