Dallying and Expeditious

Dallying

Dallying adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Usage example: the dallying diners seemed oblivious to the fact that other customers were impatiently waiting for tables

Expeditious is an antonym for dallying.

Nearby Words: dally, dallied

Expeditious

Expeditious adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.
Usage example: a company that is well-regarded for its expeditious handling of any request or complaint

Dallying is an antonym for expeditious.

Nearby Words: expedite, expedition
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