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Meaning of dilatoriness
The state of being slow or late
Etymology of dilatoriness
The word "dilatoriness" originates from the Latin "dilator", meaning "one who delays", and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person's tendency to be slow or late
Synonyms
sluggishness
tardiness
slowness
lethargy
languor
lassitude
indolence
sloth
delay
procrastination
hesitation
irresolution
indecisiveness
vacillation
wavering
dawdling
loitering
lagging
idle
inactive
inert
apathetic
listless
lackadaisical
torpid
somnolent
phlegmatic
dilatory
slow
tardy
behindhand
remiss
neglectful
lax
slack
Definitions
- The quality of being slow to act or make decisions
- * A tendency to delay or put things off until later
Usage Examples
- The company's dilatoriness in responding to customer complaints led to a loss of business
- * Her dilatoriness in making a decision meant that the opportunity was lost
Antonyms
promptness
punctuality
swiftness
speed
haste
hurry
briskness
alacrity
dispatch
expeditiousness
quickness
rapidity
celerity
velocity
agility
nimbleness
liveliness
energy
vigor
zeal
enthusiasm
eagerness
readiness
willingness
aliveness