dawdled (Meaning)
dawdled (imp. & p. p.)
of Dawdle
Synonyms & Antonyms of dawdled
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- run
- hurried
- speeded
- dashed
- ran
- scurried
- whizzed
- speeded
- rushed
- sped
- darted
- ripped
- bolted
- barreled
- whirled
- scudded
- hustled
- hustled
- hastened
- run
- hurried
- hurtled
- rushed
- scooted
- scooted
- whirled
- coursed
- hurtled
- barreled
- zipped
- raced
- flew
- scurried
- ran
- hastened
- coursed
- ripped
- darted
- flew
- careered
- scrambled
- tore
- zipped
- rocketed
- bolted
- careered
- sped
- raced
- dashed
- whisked
- scudded
- scrambled
- whisked
- tore
- whizzed
- rocketed
Synonyms:
- dropped behind
- marked time
- lounged
- diddled
- lallygagged
- lollygagged
- played
- fell behind
- moped
- stalled
- lagged
- dallied
- tarried
- crept
- hung fire
- shuffled
- loitered
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- dillydallied
- lumbered
- lolled
- loafed
- staggered
- hanged (around or out)
- dragged one's heels
- plodded
- puttered (around)
- messed around
- eased
- slowed (down or up)
- hung (around or out)
- fiddled (around)
- fooled around
- temporized
- inched
- procrastinated
- pottered (around)
- dragged one's feet
- ambled
- took one's time
- trifled
- decelerated
- idled
- sauntered
- shilly-shallied
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word dawdled
of Dawdle
delayed, dragged, poked, lingered, crawled, strolled, dropped behind, marked time, lounged, diddled
run, hurried, speeded, dashed, ran, scurried, whizzed, speeded, rushed, sped
The children dawdled on their way to school, stopping to pick flowers along the path.
Despite the urgency of the situation, he dawdled over his decision, unsure of the best course of action.
She dawdled at the checkout counter, chatting with the cashier about the weather.
The tourists dawdled in the town square, admiring the architecture of the ancient buildings.
