dawdling

afraid averse doubtful halting indecisive loath reluctant shy skeptical slow tentative timid unsure unwilling

backward delaying diffident disinclined doubting faltering half-hearted hanging back hesitating irresolute lacking confidence lazy uneager unpredictable vacillating wavering

believing bold brave certain confident decisive definite eager extroverted fearless ready sure willing

resolute unhesitant unwavering

delaying wavering

easy gradual heavy lackadaisical leisurely lethargic moderate passive quiet reluctant sluggish stagnant

crawling creeping delaying deliberate disinclined idle lagging loitering measured plodding postponing procrastinating slack

apathetic bit-by-bit dilatory dreamy drowsy imperceptible inactive indolent inert laggard leaden listless negligent phlegmatic ponderous remiss sleepy slothful slow-moving snaillike supine tardy torpid tortoiselike

active complex complicated energetic enthusiastic intricate lively moving

busy cognizant fast hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

tardy

apathetic crawling creeping delaying deliberate dilatory disinclined dreamy drowsy easy gradual heavy idle imperceptible inactive indolent inert lackadaisical laggard lagging leaden leisurely lethargic listless loitering measured moderate negligent passive phlegmatic plodding ponderous postponing procrastinating quiet reluctant remiss slack sleepy slothful slow-going slow-moving slow-paced sluggish snaillike stagnant supine torpid tortoiselike

apathetic crawling creeping delaying deliberate dilatory disinclined dreamy drowsy easy gradual heavy idle imperceptible inactive indolent inert lackadaisical laggard lagging leaden leisurely lethargic listless loitering measured moderate negligent passive phlegmatic plodding ponderous postponing procrastinating quiet reluctant remiss slack sleepy slothful slow-footed slow-moving slow-paced sluggish snaillike stagnant supine tardy torpid tortoiselike

apathetic crawling creeping delaying deliberate dilatory disinclined dreamy drowsy easy gradual heavy idle imperceptible inactive indolent inert lackadaisical laggard lagging leaden leisurely lethargic listless loitering measured moderate negligent passive phlegmatic plodding ponderous postponing procrastinating quiet reluctant remiss slack sleepy slothful slow-footed slow-going slow-moving sluggish snaillike stagnant supine tardy torpid tortoiselike

belated delayed delinquent overdue sluggish

backward behindhand detained dilatory held up hung up in a bind jammed laggard loitering not arrived not done procrastinating slack slow strapped for time too late unpunctual

early

on time prompt punctual ready

lagging

behind crawling creeping

falling behind

ahead guiding leading

afraid averse backward delaying diffident disinclined doubtful doubting faltering half-hearted halting hanging back hesitating indecisive irresolute lacking confidence lazy loath pendulous reluctant shilly-shally shy skeptical slow tentative timid uneager unpredictable unsure unwilling vacillating vacillatory wavering

afraid averse backward delaying diffident disinclined doubtful doubting faltering half-hearted halting hanging back hesitating indecisive irresolute lacking confidence lazy loath pendulous reluctant shilly-shally shy skeptical slow tentative timid uneager unpredictable unsure unwilling vacillant vacillating wavering

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

adjournment bind check cunctation demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie up

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern holdup putting off retardment

continuation

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

doubt equivocation hesitancy indecision misgiving mistrust pause procrastination qualm reluctance skepticism unwillingness vacillation

delay demurral dubiety faltering fluctuation indecisiveness indisposition irresolution oscillation scruple wavering

averseness delaying fumbling hemming and hawing stammering stumbling stuttering

belief certainty confidence faith trust

eagerness go perseverance sureness

dormancy droning hibernation inactivity indolence inertia leisure lethargy loafing shiftlessness sloth slothfulness slouch slowness sluggishness stupor torpidity torpor trifling truancy unemployment

dilly-dallying goof-off time joblessness laze lazing loitering otiosity own sweet time pottering time on one's hands time to burn time to kill time-wasting vegetating

activity energy life liveliness vigor

action ambition busyness diligence employment hustle industry labor occupation work

lethargy sluggishness stagnation

dormancy droning hibernation idleness indolence inertia inertness leisure loafing shiftlessness sloth slothfulness slouch slowness stupor torpidity torpor trifling truancy unemployment

dilly-dallying goof-off time inoperativeness joblessness laze lazing loitering otiosity own sweet time pottering time on one's hands time to burn time to kill time-wasting vegetating

energy vigor

employment work

delay demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation hesitancy indecision indisposition irresoluteness irresolution misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple skepticism timidity timidness unwillingness vacillation wavering

averseness delaying fumbling hemming and hawing shilly-shally stammering stumbling stuttering tentativeness to and fro

belief certainty confidence faith trust

dormancy droning hibernation idleness inactivity indolence inertia leisure lethargy loafing shiftlessness sloth slothfulness slouch slowness sluggishness stagnation stupor torpidity torpor trifling truancy unemployment

dilly-dallying goof-off time inoperativeness joblessness laze lazing loitering otiosity own sweet time pottering time on one's hands time to burn time to kill time-wasting vegetating

activity busyness employment energy life liveliness vigor work

dilly-dallying dormancy droning goof-off time hibernation idleness inactivity indolence inertia inertness joblessness laze lazing leisure lethargy loafing loitering otiosity own sweet time pottering shiftlessness sloth slothfulness slouch slowness sluggishness stagnation stupor time on one's hands time to burn time to kill time-wasting torpidity torpor trifling truancy unemployment vegetating

delay demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation hesitancy indecision indecisiveness indisposition irresolution misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple skepticism timidity timidness unwillingness vacillation wavering

averseness delaying fumbling hemming and hawing shilly-shally stammering stumbling stuttering tentativeness to and fro

belief certainty confidence faith trust

delay demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation hesitancy indecision indecisiveness indisposition irresoluteness misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple skepticism timidity timidness unwillingness vacillation wavering

averseness delaying fumbling hemming and hawing shilly-shally stammering stumbling stuttering tentativeness to and fro

belief certainty confidence faith trust

adjournment bind check cunctation demurral detainment detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holdup impediment interval jam lag lingering logjam moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination prorogation remission reprieve setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tie up wait

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern loitering putting off retardment tarrying

advance aid assistance beginning boon boost continuation go help liberation promotion start support

averseness delay delaying demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation fumbling hemming and hawing hesitancy indecision indecisiveness indisposition irresoluteness irresolution misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple shilly-shally skepticism stammering stumbling stuttering timidity timidness to and fro unwillingness vacillation wavering

delay demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation hesitancy indecision indecisiveness indisposition irresoluteness irresolution misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple skepticism timidity unwillingness vacillation wavering

averseness delaying fumbling hemming and hawing shilly-shally stammering stumbling stuttering tentativeness to and fro

belief certainty confidence faith trust

averseness delay delaying demurral doubt dubiety equivocation faltering fluctuation fumbling hemming and hawing hesitancy indecision indecisiveness indisposition irresoluteness irresolution misgiving mistrust oscillation pause procrastination qualm reluctance scruple shilly-shally skepticism stammering stumbling stuttering tentativeness timidity timidness unwillingness vacillation wavering