Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilatory
adjective
/ˈdɪl.ə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
tending to delay or procrastinate; slow to act.
Examples
- His dilatory approach to completing assignments caused him to miss deadlines.
- The dilatory tactics of the lawyers extended the court proceedings for months.
- She felt that his dilatory response to their requests was frustrating.
Meaning
Dilatory describes actions that are intended to cause delay or that result in someone being slow to do something.
Synonyms
- procrastinating
- sluggish
- lazy
- leisurely
- laggard
