Cunctative

/ˈkʌŋktətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Tending or inclined to delay, hesitate, or procrastinate; characterized by reluctance and slowness.

Etymology

From Latin 'cunctari' (to delay) + '-ative' (adjective suffix indicating tendency). This scholarly English adjective describes someone or something with a natural bent toward delaying action.

Kelly Says

Cunctative perfectly describes that feeling when you know you should do something but find yourself mysteriously doing other things instead—the word captures procrastination as a way of being.

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