1. people who move or act slowly; people who waste time or delay unnecessarily
Usage: plural of dawdler; informal

Examples

• The teacher grew impatient with the dawdlers who were always late to class.
• On the hiking trail, the dawdlers fell behind the rest of the group.
• The bus driver had no patience for dawdlers boarding at each stop.
• We can't afford to have dawdlers on this project—we have a tight deadline.
• The dawdlers lingered at the museum while others moved quickly through the exhibits.
• Parents often complain about dawdlers who take forever to get ready for school.