Antonyms for promptitude

Grammar : Noun

Spell : promp-ti-tood, -tyood

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒmp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud

Definition of promptitude

As in rapidity : noun quickness
As in readiness : noun skill; eagerness
As in speed : noun rate of motion, often a high rate
As in precipitance : noun haste
As in precipitancy : noun haste
As in precipitateness : noun haste
As in rapidness : noun haste
As in speediness : noun haste
As in agility : noun physical or mental nimbleness, deftness
As in dispatch : noun speed in carrying out action
As in alacrity : noun liveliness; promptness
As in exactness : noun accuracy, precision
As in expedition : noun speed; speeding up
As in haste : noun extreme speed, hurry
As in hurry : noun speed in action, motion

Example sentences :

But what has been sought with eagerness ought to be acknowledged with promptitude.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

The promptitude of Dora's recovery was a new surprise to our hero.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Promptitude in action may be stimulated by a due consideration of the value of time.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Decision and promptitude are as requisite in self-culture as in business.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

I only grieve they cannot be put in execution with the promptitude that I desire.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

How your promptitude tells of a long intimacy with Grub Street!
Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I (of II) » by Edmund Downey

The old lawyer paid her a smiling compliment on her promptitude.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 » by Various

The Philosophers rose to a man, with a promptitude which was almost aggressive.
Extract from : « Tom, Dick and Harry » by Talbot Baines Reed

If it hadn't been for Rona's promptitude—— Oh, there's the bell!
Extract from : « For the Sake of the School » by Angela Brazil

If a new situation arises, he deals with it with promptitude and decision.
Extract from : « What Is and What Might Be » by Edmond Holmes

Synonyms for promptitude

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