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dawdle Synonyms

Another word for dawdle

Choosing another word for dawdle depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To waste time by moving, acting, or working more slowly than necessary; to linger aimlessly.

Usage Example

"If we continue to linger in the lobby, we will miss the beginning of the concert."

Strongest
linger
dally
Strong
loiter
tarry
lag
procrastinate
lollygag
dilly-dally
delay

• noun (Context 2)

An act of moving slowly or wasting time; a leisurely, unhurried walk or pace.

Usage Example

"Their morning walk to school turned into a slow stroll through the neighborhood park."

Strong
stroll
amble
saunter

Opposites of dawdle

The opposite of dawdle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hurry
rush
hasten
dash
hustle
sprint
scurry
haste
See all opposites of dawdle

• Nearby Words

dauphin
davenport
davy
dawdle
dawdler
dawn
dawson

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dawdle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dawdle
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