Dilatory synonyms

dĭl'ə-tôr'ē

The definition of tardy is slow moving, delayed or late.

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procrastinating

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Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired

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slow (related)

Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed:

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The definition of inactive is a person or thing that isn't working or moving.

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The definition of laggard is falling behind or slow.

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The definition of lazy is slow or sluggish behavior.

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(Now Rare) Not energetic; languid

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Flowing or blowing with little speed:

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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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Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired

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slow-as-molasses-in-january

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(Slang, of a car) fast

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ergophobic

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high-handed (related)

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discourteous (related)

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evasive (related)

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Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried.

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Alternative form of slowfooted.

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bone lazy

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Alternative spelling of workshy.

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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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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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Find another word for dilatory. In this page you can discover 33 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for dilatory, like: tardy, procrastinating, slow-going, delaying, slow, inactive, laggard, lazy, remiss, slack and sluggish.