How Do You Spell DAWDLING?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːdlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "dawdling" is spelled with two syllables, pronounced /ˈdɔːd.lɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable. This word means to waste time or move slowly, and the spelling reflects its pronunciation with the combination of the letters "dw" representing one sound. The "aw" sound is a diphthong, which starts with a rounded vowel sound /ɔː/ and moves towards an unrounded vowel sound /ə/. The final "-ing" suffix indicates a present participle verb form.

DAWDLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Dawdling refers to the act of wasting time or idling in a purposeless or aimless manner, typically by being slow or procrastinating. It is often characterized by a lack of urgency or an unwillingness to engage in tasks or activities promptly. The term is commonly used to describe someone who is sluggish, lethargic, or hesitant in their actions, leading to a delay in completing tasks or reaching goals.

    Dawdling can manifest in various forms, such as spending excessive time on trivial matters, engaging in unnecessary distractions, or continuously putting off important responsibilities. It is seen as a form of time-wasting behavior, as those who engage in dawdling often fail to make efficient use of their available time. Dawdling can be disruptive in various contexts, including personal life, work settings, or academic environments, as it hampers productivity, delays progress, and can lead to missed opportunities.

    The term is often used to describe the behavior of individuals who are considered to be lazy, unproductive, or lacking in motivation. It can also be used to describe a leisurely or unhurried pace in certain activities, such as taking a leisurely stroll or enjoying a relaxed meal. However, in its negative sense, dawdling typically implies a form of time-wasting behavior that inhibits effective achievement or completion of tasks.

Common Misspellings for DAWDLING

Etymology of DAWDLING

The word "dawdling" is derived from the verb "dawdle", which has its roots in Middle English. It ultimately comes from the Old Norse word "dvala", meaning "to delay" or "to linger". Over time, this term developed into "dawdle" in English, which means "to waste time" or "to move slowly". The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle form "dawdling", which refers to the act of engaging in sluggish or leisurely behavior.

Similar spelling words for DAWDLING

Plural form of DAWDLING is DAWDLINGS

Conjugate verb Dawdling

CONDITIONAL

I would dawdle
we would dawdle
you would dawdle
he/she/it would dawdle
they would dawdle

FUTURE

I will dawdle
we will dawdle
you will dawdle
he/she/it will dawdle
they will dawdle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dawdled
we will have dawdled
you will have dawdled
he/she/it will have dawdled
they will have dawdled

PAST

I dawdled
we dawdled
you dawdled
he/she/it dawdled
they dawdled

PAST PERFECT

I had dawdled
we had dawdled
you had dawdled
he/she/it had dawdled
they had dawdled

PRESENT

I dawdle
we dawdle
you dawdle
he/she/it dawdles
they dawdle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dawdled
we have dawdled
you have dawdled
he/she/it has dawdled
they have dawdled
I am dawdling
we are dawdling
you are dawdling
he/she/it is dawdling
they are dawdling
I was dawdling
we were dawdling
you were dawdling
he/she/it was dawdling
they were dawdling
I will be dawdling
we will be dawdling
you will be dawdling
he/she/it will be dawdling
they will be dawdling
I have been dawdling
we have been dawdling
you have been dawdling
he/she/it has been dawdling
they have been dawdling
I had been dawdling
we had been dawdling
you had been dawdling
he/she/it had been dawdling
they had been dawdling
I will have been dawdling
we will have been dawdling
you will have been dawdling
he/she/it will have been dawdling
they will have been dawdling
I would have dawdled
we would have dawdled
you would have dawdled
he/she/it would have dawdled
they would have dawdled
I would be dawdling
we would be dawdling
you would be dawdling
he/she/it would be dawdling
they would be dawdling
I would have been dawdling
we would have been dawdling
you would have been dawdling
he/she/it would have been dawdling
they would have been dawdling

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