Bad Delay(28 words)

backlog (noun) - A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done

balk (verb) - To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.

dally (verb) - To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time

dawdle (verb) - To delay by taking more time than necessary 

deflect (verb) - To direct attention away from a topic

defuse (verb) - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

dillydally (verb) - To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision

evade (verb) - To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

evade (verb) - To avoid or escape from someone or something.

hinder (verb) - To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.

hurdle (noun) - a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress.

impasse (noun) - A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.

interminable (adjective) - Endless (often used hyperbolically)

laggard (noun) - A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

limbo (noun) - An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition

linger (verb) - To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

logjam (noun) - A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.

obstinate (adjective) - Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas

reluctant (adjective) - Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

restrain (verb) - To physically or metaphorically prevent someone or something from moving, acting, or progressing.

restraint (noun) - The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing

shirk (verb) - To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.

slacker (noun) - A person who avoids work or effort

sloth (noun) - Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness

stagnant (adjective) - Showing no activity; dull and sluggish

stagnate (adjective) - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

straggler (noun) - A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place

stranded (adjective) - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money