Dilatory synonyms and antonyms

dĭl'ə-tôr'ē

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tardy
The definition of tardy is slow moving, delayed or late.
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slow-going
Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired
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delaying
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high-handed (related)
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slow (related)
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:
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inactive
The definition of inactive is a person or thing that isn't working or moving.
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laggard
The definition of laggard is falling behind or slow.
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lazy
The definition of lazy is slow or sluggish behavior.
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remiss
(Now Rare) Not energetic; languid
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slack
Flowing or blowing with little speed:
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sluggish
Slow to perform or respond to stimulation.
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diligent (antonym)
Persevering and careful in work; industrious
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hard-working (antonym)
Tending to work with ardour
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zealous (antonym)
The definition of zealous is having passionate energy for a belief or purpose.
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ready (antonym)
Liable at any moment.
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eager (antonym)
The definition of eager is ready and impatient to do something.
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enthusiastic (antonym)
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
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slow-paced
Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired
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slow-as-molasses-in-january
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pokey
(Slang, of a car) fast
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ergophobic
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discourteous (related)
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evasive (related)
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leisurely
Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried.
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slow-footed
Alternative form of slowfooted.
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bone lazy
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work-shy
Alternative spelling of workshy.
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poky
The definition of poky is slow, small and uncomfortable, or dowdy.
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late (related)
Dead, especially if only recently deceased:
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unhurried
Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; slow.
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fast (related)
Firm in loyalty:
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drony
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Dilatory Sentence Examples

  • The proceedings were dilatory, and the attitude of the Dutch deputies exceedingly exasperating.

  • In 1639 he was as active in arms in the north as Hamilton, on the king's side, was dilatory and helpless in the south.

  • Incensed by the dilatory and factious proceedings of the House, Cromwell dismissed the parliament on the 22nd of January 1655.

  • Britain was a somewhat dilatory in providing letter boxes.

  • Civil and criminal courts are both corrupt and dilatory.

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