dilatoriness (Meaning)

Wordnet

dilatoriness (n)

slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it

Webster

dilatoriness (n.)

The quality of being dilatory; lateness; slowness; tardiness; sluggishness.

Synonyms & Antonyms of dilatoriness

dilatoriness Sentence Examples

  1. The patient's dilatoriness in seeking medical attention resulted in a more severe outcome.
  2. The project manager's dilatoriness in starting the project on time led to costly delays.
  3. The student's dilatoriness in completing assignments resulted in poor grades.
  4. The employee's dilatoriness in responding to customer inquiries led to dissatisfied customers.
  5. The company's dilatoriness in adapting to changes in the market led to a decline in profits.
  6. The government's dilatoriness in addressing the issue of climate change led to more severe environmental problems.
  7. The doctor's dilatoriness in ordering tests led to a missed diagnosis.
  8. The attorney's dilatoriness in filing a motion led to the dismissal of the case.
  9. The landlord's dilatoriness in making repairs led to tenant complaints.
  10. The organization's dilatoriness in responding to a crisis led to negative publicity.

FAQs About the word dilatoriness

slowness as a consequence of not getting around to itThe quality of being dilatory; lateness; slowness; tardiness; sluggishness.

tardiness,sluggishness, lateness,delinquency, belatedness,

earliness, prematurity, earliness, promptness,prematurity, promptness, prematureness, promptitude, promptitude, punctuality

The patient's dilatoriness in seeking medical attention resulted in a more severe outcome.

The project manager's dilatoriness in starting the project on time led to costly delays.

The student's dilatoriness in completing assignments resulted in poor grades.

The employee's dilatoriness in responding to customer inquiries led to dissatisfied customers.