Dawdler

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːd.lər/

Definitions of dawdler

noun a person who is slow or waste time by being indecisive or idle

Example Sentences

A1 She is a dawdler when it comes to getting ready in the morning.

A2 The teacher scolded the dawdler for being late to class.

B1 The group was frustrated with the dawdler who always slowed them down during hikes.

B2 As a dawdler, he often missed out on opportunities due to his slow pace.

C1 Her reputation as a dawdler preceded her, causing others to doubt her ability to meet deadlines.

C2 Despite being labeled a dawdler, she excelled in her work by meticulously planning each step.

Examples of dawdler in a Sentence

formal The dawdler in the group caused us to be late for the meeting.

informal Stop being a dawdler and hurry up!

slang Don't be such a dawdler, we need to get moving.

figurative His dawdler attitude towards life is preventing him from reaching his goals.

Grammatical Forms of dawdler

• past tense: dawdled
• plural: dawdlers
• comparative: more dawdler
• superlative: most dawdler
• present tense: dawdles
• future tense: will dawdle
• perfect tense: has dawdled
• continuous tense: is dawdling
• singular: dawdler
• positive degree: dawdler
• infinitive: to dawdle
• gerund: dawdling
• participle: dawdling

Origin and Evolution of dawdler

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dawdler' originated from the Middle English word 'dawdel' which meant to waste time or be idle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dawdler' has evolved to refer to someone who is slow or lazy in their actions, often procrastinating or taking longer than necessary to complete tasks.