Dilatoriness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dilatoriness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being dilatory.
Meaning
The state or quality of being dilatory.
Example Sentences
Nor when he got home was he much more inclined to any resolute line of action […] for he got no pen and paper, and he dawdled over his teacup with the utmost dilatoriness, putting off, as it were, the evil day.
Word Forms
- dilatorinesses
Synonyms for dilatoriness
Depending on context, synonyms include procrastination.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include procrastination, tardiness, delay, undilatoriness, dilatedness, diluteness.
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