5
procrastinating(verb, adjective, slow, late, remiss)
5
tardy(adjective, dull, low, slow, boring)
4
deliberate(adjective, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
4
gradual(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
4
interminable(slow, late, protracted)
4
laggard(adjective, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
4
lengthy(adjective, great, slow, deep, boring)
4
negligent(slow, late, lazy, remiss, tardy)
4
persisting(verb, adjective, persistent, lasting, remaining)
4
poking(verb, adjective, slow, slowing)
4
poky(adjective, slow)
4
retardation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
4
waiting(verb, remaining)
3
abiding(verb, adjective, fixed, persistent, lasting)
3
dillydallying(adjective, slow)
3
dull(late, behind)
3
idling
3
languishing
3
lethargic(adjective, slow)
3
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