Dilatory – slow to take action
(Pronounced di-li-ter-ree)
To remember the definition of the word dilatory, use the following mnemonic:
The editor wanted to delete the story (dilatory) but she was slow to take action and actually do it.
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Examples of dilatory in a sentence
The little girl used dilatory tactics to stay up beyond her usual bedtime.
The witness's dilatory responses to the questions wasted the court's time and annoyed the judge.
His reputation suffered because of his dilatory approach to paying bills.
