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.