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Dilatory vs Thoughtless - What's the difference?

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Dilatory is a related term of thoughtless.


As adjectives the difference between dilatory and thoughtless

is that dilatory is intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision while thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.

dilatory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
    • a dilatory strategy
  • * Motley
    • Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary.
  • Slow or tardy.

    • Derived terms

    * dilatorily * dilatoriness

    Anagrams

    * adroitly * idolatry

    thoughtless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
  • Inconsiderate, inattentive.
    • A thoughtless remark.
  • Lacking thought or consideration.
    • The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

    Derived terms

    * thoughtlessly * thoughtlessness