Definition Synonyms
Definition of procrastination - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
postponementpostponing actions to a later time
- His procrastination caused him to start the essay late.
2.
habitual delaydelaying tasks habitually or intentionally
- Procrastination led to missing the project deadline.
Expressions with procrastination
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habit of delaying sleep to do other things
Bedtime procrastination kept him up late again.
Origin of procrastination
Latin, pro (forward) + crastinus (of tomorrow)
Terms with procrastination included in their meaning
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procrastination
delay action until the very end of a period
procrastination
procrastinate or delay doing something
procrastination
delaying until the latest possible time
efficiency
avoiding unnecessary delay or procrastination
behavior
characterized by procrastination or avoidance of work
procrastination
goal postponed is often never accomplished
procrastination
act of delaying and playing instead of working
procrastination
unnecessary action taken to delay a task
procrastination
act slowly or waste time
procrastination
delay actions to avoid making a decision
delay
characterized by unnecessary delay or procrastination
procrastination
the act of wasting time or being slow
procrastination
habitual delay in completing tasks or duties
procrastination
wasting time by being slow
procrastination
delaying or procrastinating without purpose
delay
state of postponement or procrastination
procrastination
the act of delaying or postponing an action
procrastination
less useful tasks done to avoid important work
Examples of procrastination in a sentence
Her procrastination resulted in a missed deadline. Procrastination caused him to cram for exams. Her procrastination resulted in a cluttered workspace.
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- French:procrastination, atermoiement, ...
- German:Aufschieben, ...
- Italian:procrastinazione, ...
- Spanish:procrastinación, ...
- Portuguese:procrastinação, ...
- Chinese:拖延, ...
- Japanese:先延ばし, 遅延癖, ...
- Arabic:تَسْوِيف, مُماطَلَة, ...
- Hebrew:דַּחְיָינוּת, דַּחְיָנוּת, ...
- Russian:прокрастинация, откладывание дел, ...
- Ukrainian:прокрастинація, ...
- Hindi:टालमटोल, काम टालना, ...
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