dilatory
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British pronunciation
/dˈɪlətəɹˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "dilatory"in English

dilatory
01

intentionally delaying or slow to act

DisapprovingDisapproving
FormalFormal
example
Examples
The dilatory response from the government agencies led to a prolonged resolution of the issue.
The employee 's dilatory approach to assignments resulted in missed deadlines and incomplete projects.
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