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dilatory

UK
/ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/
US
/ˈdɪləˌtɔri/

Translations

dilatoryadjective
more dilatory
Comp.
most dilatory
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/
US
/ˈdɪləˌtɔri/
dilatoireSoutenu ; surtout employé pour des actes, démarches ou tactiques qui visent à retarder.
The dilatory student always submitted assignments at the last minute.
L'étudiant dilatoire rendait toujours ses devoirs à la dernière minute.
Synonyms
procrastinating
sluggish
tardy
slow
laggard
unhurried
lethargic
Antonyms
prompt
punctual
swift
speedy

Definitions

dilatoryadjective
Tending to delay or procrastinate; slow to act.
The dilatory student always submitted assignments at the last minute.
Intended to cause delay.
The lawyer's dilatory tactics frustrated the court proceedings.
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