Snoozers

Snoozers refers to individuals or devices that utilize the snooze function, a feature on alarm clocks and other time-keeping devices that allows a short period of additional sleep after the alarm initially sounds. Metaphorically, 'snoozers' can also describe people who are slow to react, inactive, or procrastinate, delaying action on important tasks or opportunities. This can apply to areas such as work, relationships, or personal goals. It implies a tendency to postpone or avoid something requiring effort or initiative, potentially leading to missed opportunities or negative consequences. The term often carries a connotation of laziness or a lack of urgency.

Snoozers meaning with examples

• The morning air filled with a cacophony of beeping; all the snoozers in the house desperately hitting the button on their alarms. A chorus of groans followed as the same alarms went off again nine minutes later. Finally, sleepy-eyed and frustrated they rose, each person now late, each regretting their decision to snooze yet again. This made them all realize that starting on time would solve this problem forever.
• The company's project, unfortunately, had numerous snoozers in positions of power. They consistently postponed crucial decisions and were slow to adopt innovative strategies. Their lack of decisiveness allowed competitors to gain a significant advantage in the market. This ultimately led to the company's decline in sales and it’s overall market share because no one wanted to take action.
• During the weekend the team members knew that the deadline to deliver their final project report was Monday, but after a full week they were burnt out. Some of the team, the 'snoozers', put off any real work until the last minute. They justified their delays with statements such as, 'I work better under pressure,' or 'It's not due until then!'. Their approach ultimately created a frenzy, which required all other team members to pick up the slack.
• The new policy implemented by the government, which would offer tax benefits to entrepreneurs, was met with much excitement, and many thought it would change their fortunes. However, many investors, who were clearly snoozers, initially dismissed it, failing to recognize the potential for growth. They regretted their slow response and ultimately missed a great opportunity that made other investors fortunes.