noun
- the quality or state of being slow to act; tendency to delay or procrastinate
Usage: uncountable; formal
Examples
- The dilatoriness of the government in responding to the crisis frustrated many citizens.
- His dilatoriness in completing the project caused the deadline to be missed.
- The dilatoriness of the legal system has been a long-standing complaint.
- She was known for her dilatoriness when it came to making important decisions.
- The dilatoriness of the repair service left customers waiting for weeks.
- Despite the urgency, the dilatoriness of the committee delayed the vote.