dilatory
1 of 1adjective/ˈdɪləˌtɔri/
Forms:more dilatory,most dilatory
1
intentionally delaying or slow to act
C2- 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.
- The dilatory tactics employed during negotiations prolonged the agreement process.
- His dilatory behavior in meetings often frustrated colleagues who sought timely decision-making.
- The court criticized the lawyer for dilatory tactics, leading to unnecessary delays in the trial.