adjective
adjective: dilatory
slow to act.
"he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor"
Similar:
slow
unhurried
tardy
unpunctual
lax
slack
sluggish
sluggardly
snail-like
tortoise-like
lazy
idle
indolent
slothful
lollygagging
Opposite:
fast
prompt
intended to cause delay.
"they resorted to dilatory tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks"
Similar:
delaying
stalling
temporizing
procrastinating
postponing