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Adjective
Moving at a notably slow speed
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“The dawdling tortoise finally reached the finish line.”
Adjective
Hesitant or uncertain in nature or approach
Noun
Lack of decision or purpose
Dawdling in the board meeting led to a lack of progress and a missed opportunity for the company.”
Noun
An instance of wasting of time in idleness or trifles
Noun
The act of retarding or delaying
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Noun
Habitual indisposition to action or motion
Verb
Present participle for to move or act at a slow speed
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“Don't dawdle, as questions must reach us by next Wednesday.”
Verb
Present participle for to move or walk lackadaisically or aimlessly
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“The trick was to arrive early and dawdle casually past the security guards.”
Verb
Present participle for to waste or spend time idly and unfruitfully
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“While the other students sewed in class, Flannery appeared to dawdle, doing nothing.”
Verb
Present participle for to pause in indecision before doing something
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