Charlie Pierce

In the year of our Lord 2010, the voters of the United States elected the worst Congress in the history of the Republic. There have been Congresses more dilatory. There have been Congresses more irresponsible, though not many of them.

American Journalist

Harold E. Varmus

From some dilatory reading in the early 1960s, I knew enough about viruses and their association with tumors in animals to understand that they might provide a relatively simple entry into a problem as complex as cancer.

American Scientist

Tom Lantos

The patience of the American public with dilatory diplomatic delays will be very limited.

American Diplomat

Often implies laziness or avoidance, suggesting a lack of urgency.

Negative Connotation

Does not necessarily mean intentional delay but can be interpreted that way.

Intention Unclear

Using 'dilatory' in a sentence often signals annoyance or disapproval.

Frustration Implied

In law, denotes calculated efforts to delay proceedings tactically.

Legal Strategy

May be viewed as obstructive behavior, creating an unfavorable impression.

Seen as Obstruction

May backfire if seen as deliberately impeding justice or fairness.

Dilatory