dilatory
definition
tending to delay or procrastinate
example
His dilatory behavior caused him to miss the important deadline.
synonyms
slowtardysluggish
word origin — from Latin 'dilatorius', meaning 'tending to delay'
Set 73 · Study 1 / 5
Exittending to delay or procrastinate
His dilatory behavior caused him to miss the important deadline.
Set 73 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: dilatory, compliant, unequivocal, maladroit, acerbic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
tending to delay or procrastinate
His dilatory behavior caused him to miss the important deadline.
willing to act in accordance with requests or rules
The students were compliant with the teacher's rules during the exam.
leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Her support for the project was unequivocal, making it clear she believed in its success.
clumsy or awkward in movement or action
His maladroit attempts to dance made everyone laugh at the party.
sharp and forthright in tone or manner
Her acerbic comments made it clear that she was not happy with the plan.