procrastination

Noun

Meaning

The act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off to a future time; delay; dilatoriness.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

deferral cunctation dilatoriness shillyshally mora stay extension delay delayed pause lag stall hesitation stalling indecision
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Antonyms

work speed action activity application decision
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Hypernyms

delay deliberation slowness holdup deliberateness unhurriedness

Related terms

procrastinate

Phrases with the word

bedtime procrastination revenge bedtime procrastination

Examples

A decisive partner who would help me get over my procrastination at key moments would be helpful. Source: Internet

El-Rufai explained that he revisited the reports of 1992 and 1995 Zangon-Kataf crisis “to address the procrastination of past governments on the disputed land and other key recommendations that required an official White Paper.” Source: Internet

Although the two leaders had a strong relationship, by 1960 US officials were becoming concerned by what they viewed as Canadian procrastination on vital issues, such as whether Canada should join the Organization of American States (OAS). Source: Internet

Taking small measurable steps that are easy and doable reduces procrastination and motivates you. Source: Internet

Finkelman (2012) Contextualists such as Joseph J. Ellis emphasize a change in Jefferson's thinking from emancipationist before 1783, noting a shift toward public passivity and procrastination on policy issues related to slavery. Source: Internet

Add procrastination to the list. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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