dilatory 
August 21, 2005 | 02:38

Dictionary.com/dilatory (etymology):

dilatory (DIL-uh-tor-ee) adjective

  1. Intended to delay.
  2. Tending to postpone or delay: dilatory in his work habits. See Synonyms at slow.

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