cunctator

/ˈkʌŋktətɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

One who delays or procrastinates; a procrastinator.

“The student’s habit of being a cunctator was affecting his academic performance.”

2. noun

A person who is habitually slow to act or decide, especially in a way that is considered annoying or frustrating.

“The company’s cunctator CEO was slow to respond to the changing market conditions.”

Synonyms

  • dawdler
  • loafer
  • procrastinator

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • hastener