Dawdling

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːdəl/

Dawdling (verb)

  1. to walk or move without hurry, often wasting time.
  2. to spend time doing something slowly or without purpose.

Examples

  • She tends to dawdle on her way to work.
  • Don't dawdle when crossing the street.

Common collocations: dawdle along, dawdle behind, dawdle away time, dawdle over tasks

Synonyms of Dawdling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dawdling

  • when describing the speed of action
  • when emphasizing urgency