медли́тельный — meaning in English

English meaning

• dilatory adj Deliberately slow, in order to delay a decision or gain more time.
• sluggish adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
• tardy adj Arriving or happening later than expected; late.

Senses

медли́тельный is used for these senses in English:

• dilatory Slow or tardy.
• sluggish Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
• tardy Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.

dilatory — full definition

1. adj Deliberately slow, in order to delay a decision or gain more time.
2. adj Slow to act, or slow in getting things done.

sluggish — full definition

1. adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
2. adjective Showing little activity or growth, especially in an economy or market.

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