dalliers
/ˈdæliərz/
NOUN
1. People who waste time or delay progress
People who act slowly, postpone tasks, or take longer than necessary to complete activities, often because of hesitation, procrastination, or a lack of urgency.
1.1. Procrastination and delaying tasks
Used for people who habitually postpone actions, put off responsibilities, or delay completing tasks instead of acting promptly.
Synonyms
- dawdlers
- delayers
- procrastinators
- laggards
- laggers
- latecomers
- stragglers
Antonyms
- go-getters
- hustlers
Examples
- The project suffered because several dalliers repeatedly postponed their assigned tasks.
- Unlike the energetic workers, the dalliers waited until the last minute to complete their responsibilities.
Related Words
- postponement
- procrastination
- hesitation
- indecision
- tardiness
- inactivity
1.2. Slow movement and lack of urgency
Used for people who move, work, or make progress unusually slowly, often falling behind others or taking an unnecessarily long time to accomplish something.
Synonyms
- crawlers
- draggers
- plodders
- slowpokes
- sluggards
- slugs
- snails
- slouches
Antonyms
- hurriers
- rushers
- scramblers
- speeders
- speedsters
Examples
- The impatient coach encouraged the dalliers to pick up their pace during practice.
- The fast-moving group had to wait for the dalliers at the back of the hiking trail.
Related Words
NOUN
2. People who spend time idly or linger
People who spend time without a clear purpose or remain in a place longer than necessary, often engaging in leisurely activities rather than productive work.
2.1. Idleness and avoiding work
Used for people who spend their time lounging, doing little or no productive work, or avoiding responsibilities in favor of inactivity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- go-getters
- hustlers
Examples
- The manager grew frustrated with the dalliers who spent the afternoon lounging instead of working.
- The busy workshop had little patience for dalliers who avoided their responsibilities.
Related Words
2.2. Lingering and loitering in places
Used for people who remain in a place, wander around, or spend extended periods enjoying their surroundings without being in a particular hurry to leave.
Synonyms
- lingerers
- loiterers
Antonyms
- hurriers
- rushers
Examples
- The park was filled with cheerful dalliers enjoying the sunny afternoon.
- The street market attracted dalliers who enjoyed browsing the stalls without rushing.
Related Words
- saunterers
- putterers
- lollers
- wandering
- leisure
- strolling