dilatory

• Beschreibt eine Handlung oder Person, die langsam ist oder absichtlich eine Verzögerung verursacht; auch aufschiebend oder säumig.

Describes an action or person that is slow or intended to cause delay.

1. Causing delayC2formal

   Tending to cause delay or intended to delay.

   Verzögernd

   • The lawyer used dilatory tactics to postpone the trial.
   • His dilatory behavior frustrated the entire team.
   • The committee criticized the dilatory procedures in the approval process.

   Synonymedragginglaggardslowstallingtardy

   Antonymeexpeditioushastypromptquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Slow or procrastinatingC2formal

   Characterized by slowness or a tendency to procrastinate.

   Säumig

   • She was often dilatory in completing her assignments.
   • The dilatory student missed the deadline again.
   • His dilatory habits cost him the promotion.

   Synonymedawdlinglaggardlazypokingslowsluggishtardy

   Antonymeexpeditioushastypromptpunctualquickrapidspeedyswift