Meaning & use
Dilatoriness
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A tendency to delay action or be slow in doing something.
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The project stalled because of the contractor's dilatoriness.
Her dilatoriness in replying frustrated the whole committee.
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Derived from 'dilatory', which traces back to the Latin 'dilatus', meaning 'delayed' or 'put off'.
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procrastinationtardiness
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