Dallier: meaning, definitions and examples
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dallier
[ ˈdæliər ]
personality type
A dallier is a person who is characterized by a lack of commitment or seriousness in their actions or relationships. They tend to procrastinate and avoid taking decisive actions, instead choosing to engage in light-hearted or superficial activities.
Synonyms
dawdler, loaf, procrastinator, slacker.
Examples of usage
- He's such a dallier; he never finishes anything he starts.
- I can't rely on her because she's always been a dallier in our friendship.
- Being a dallier might seem fun, but it often leads to missed opportunities.
Translations
Translations of the word "dallier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relutante
🇮🇳 दालियेर
🇩🇪 Zögerer
🇮🇩 ragu-ragu
🇺🇦 вагавка
🇵🇱 wahać się
🇯🇵 ためらう人
🇫🇷 hésitant
🇪🇸 titubeante
🇹🇷 tereddüt eden
🇰🇷 주저하는 사람
🇸🇦 مُتَردّد
🇨🇿 váhavý
🇸🇰 váhavý
🇨🇳 犹豫者
🇸🇮 oklevajuč
🇮🇸 varkár
🇰🇿 сұраққа жауап бермейтін
🇬🇪 დაბნეული
🇦🇿 tədirgin
🇲🇽 titubeante
Etymology
The term 'dallier' comes from the root word 'dally,' which has Old French origins from 'daliier,' meaning to waste time or to play. The word originally connoted a sense of flirting or being frivolous in matters of importance. Over time, it evolved to describe individuals who repeatedly engage in non-serious pursuits at the expense of responsibilities. The concept of dalliance, as in light-hearted involvement or hesitation in commitment, further shaped the meaning of 'dallier.' It reflects the human tendency to avoid difficult tasks or serious commitments in favor of immediate gratification and leisure.