adjective
- characterized by delay or hesitation; tending to put off or postpone action
Usage: formal or literary; rare in modern usage
Examples
- His cunctative approach to the project frustrated his team members.
- The committee's cunctative response delayed the approval process by weeks.
- She criticized the government's cunctative policy on climate change.
- A cunctative nature often leads to missed opportunities.
- The cunctative behavior of the board prevented swift action.