Dawdler
Noun
Definition: A person who is slow or inefficient in their actions or tasks.
Synonyms: Loafer, Sluggard, Laggard, Dilly-dallier
Antonyms: Achiever, Go-getter, Prompter, Doer
- John is such a dawdler that he never finishes his work on time.
- The dawdler in the line at the grocery store was holding up everyone behind him.
- Think of a person who "doodles" while others work, wasting time.
Etymology:
The word "dawdler" originated in the early 18th century as a combination of "dawdle," meaning to waste time or be slow, and the suffix "-er," denoting a person.
Historical Usage:The term has remained in usage since its origin, primarily retaining its sense of someone who idles or delays.
Related Idioms:
"Slow as a dawdler"
Explanation:Used to describe someone who is exceptionally slow in their actions or movements.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "dawdler" with "idler".
Explanation:While both words refer to individuals who waste time, "dawdler" specifically implies slowness or inefficiency, while "idler" refers to someone who avoids work or activity altogether.