dawdled Definition
to waste time, especially by being slow or idle; to move slowly and without purpose.
Using dawdled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dawdled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She dawdled over her breakfast and was late for school.
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He dawdled along the path, enjoying the scenery.
Example
Stop dawdling and get to work!
dawdled Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: dawdled in Brief
The verb 'dawdled' [ˈdɔːdld] means to waste time by being slow or idle, or to move slowly and without purpose. It is often used to describe someone who is procrastinating or taking their time. Synonyms include 'loiter,' 'lollygag,' and 'dilly-dally.' Antonyms include 'hurry' and 'rush.' Examples of usage include 'She dawdled over her breakfast and was late for school,' and 'Stop dawdling and get to work!'
