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

Examples:
  • 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.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a person who "doodles" while others work, wasting time.

Etymology:

Origin:

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:

Idiom:

"Slow as a dawdler"

Explanation:

Used to describe someone who is exceptionally slow in their actions or movements.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

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.

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