dilatory
dil-a-to-ry
Adjective
Tending or intended to cause delay
Marked by procrastination
Roger complained that the local Fire Department was dilatory in responding to his call when his chicken coop burned down.
This one traces roots back to the Latin dilatus. We have been using a form of the word in English since the 15th century, which just goes to show we come by our dilatory tendencies honestly.
