I . a.
1.
Unwilling, reluctant, loath, disinclined, indisposed, wavering, hesitating. See averse .
2.
Dull, sluggish, slow, stupid, stolid. See dull .
3.
Late, tardy, behindhand, after the usual time.
II . ad. ; ( also ~s )
Regressively, rearward, aback, behind. See abaft .