5
creeping(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
5
idleness(noun, inactivity, lethargy, trifling, laziness)
5
lagging(verb, adjective)
5
leisurely(adjective, slow)
5
loafing(noun, verb, delay, inactivity, lethargy)
5
shilly-shallying(noun, uncertainty, wavering, indecision, vacillation)
4
dilly-dallying(noun, verb, delay, uncertainty, inactivity)
4
hesitating(verb, procrastinating)
4
pokey(adjective, slow)
4
poking(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
4
tarrying(noun, verb, check, delay, stay)
4
unhurried(adjective, slow)
3
dawdle
3
lazing(noun, inactivity, lethargy, trifling, laziness)
3
lolling
3
measured(adjective, slow)
3
procrastinating(verb, adjective, delay, late, trifling)
3
stay(noun, verb, check, delay, wait)
3
trudging(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
3
vacillating(verb, adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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