What does cunctatious mean?
Cunctatious means (formal) Tending to delay or linger..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(formal) Tending to delay or linger..
Use cunctatious when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cunctatious means (formal) Tending to delay or linger..
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