1
procrastinatory
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prorogation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
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puttering
1
putting off(noun, expression, check, delay, stay)
1
qualm(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
1
relaxed
1
reluctance(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
1
remission(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
retardation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
retarding(verb, slowing)
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retardment(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
saunter
1
scruple(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
1
setback(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
shiftlessness(noun, inactivity, lethargy, trifling, laziness)
1
shilly-shally(noun, adjective, delay, weakness, doubt)
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showstopper(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
skeptical(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
skepticism(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
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slack(late, delayed, overdue)
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