foot-dragging

Noun

Meaning

foot-dragging (usually uncountable, plural foot-draggings)

The deliberate delaying of obligatory action.

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Synonyms

reluctance stalling limping disinclination obstructionism sauntering averseness trudging snail-paced claudicant lentor procrastinatory cursoriness grudgingness nolition
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Examples

If China-India strategic communication gains traction, SCO becomes a key forum despite the Russian foot-dragging. Source: Internet

'Country foot-dragging for too many years.' Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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