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

He's smart, but his chances of success was hindered by his laziness.

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frustrating - Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.

It’s so frustrating when the internet keeps disconnecting in the middle of an important video call.

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impede - To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.

His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.

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futz - To waste time and busy oneself aimlessly

Instead of doing his homework, Charlie futzed around on Facebook all day.

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slacker - A person who avoids work or effort

Chris was the ultimate slacker at work, asleep at his desk half the time.

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

The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.

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

When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up with, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a week.

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

When his therapist suggested that Eddie give up gamblilng, he was obstinate and refused to consider the idea.

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dither - To be indecisive

Maggie would always dither when dealing with issues instead of just making a decision.

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

Because Ian had so much trouble making decisions, he often felt stuck in limbo, unsure of which direction his decisions would be taking him.

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

After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.

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sloth - Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness

Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.