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dilatory

Prononciation : [ˈdɪləˌtɔri]

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Comment utiliser dilatory dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « behavior »

(adjective) when someone is slow to act or take action. This means they are taking their time instead of doing things quickly. It's like when you have a homework assignment, and you delay starting it until the last minute.

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Tom is dilatory with his chores, often waiting until the weekend to finish them.

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Sarah is always quick to help, so she is never dilatory when it comes to her friends.

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Why are you being so dilatory about turning in your project?

Contexte : « response or timing »

(adjective) when something is slow or delayed, especially in response to something important. For example, if a response or action is not happening as quickly as expected, it is dilatory.

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The dilatory reply to the invitation made everyone wonder if they were coming to the party.

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The team's fast responses were never dilatory, they always reacted quickly.

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Is the dilatory response causing any problems for the project timeline?

Comment prononcer dilatory

Prononciation : [ˈdɪləˌtɔri]

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