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- [dil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɪl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɪl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of dilatoriness word
- adjective dilatoriness tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy. 1
- adjective dilatoriness intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision: a dilatory strategy. 1
- noun dilatoriness The state or quality of being dilatory. 1
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Origin of dilatoriness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīlātōrius, equivalent to dīlā-, suppletive stem of differre to postpone (see differ) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Dilatoriness
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dilatoriness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dilatoriness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dilatoriness
noun dilatoriness
- sloth — habitual disinclination to exertion; indolence; laziness.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- weariness — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
Antonyms for dilatoriness
noun dilatoriness
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- industriousness — working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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