Dawdling and Torpid

Dawdling

Dawdling adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Torpid and dawdling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torpid" instead an adjective "Dawdling".

Nearby Words: dawdle, dawdled, dawdler

Torpid

Torpid adjective - Slow to move or act.

Dawdling and torpid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dawdling" instead an adjective "Torpid".

Nearby Words: torpor, torpidity, torpidly
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