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Translate files Procrastination
/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the action of delaying or postponing something.
Her procrastination led to her failing to meet the project deadline.
the state or habit of putting off tasks until a later time.
Procrastination is often a barrier to achieving personal goals.
the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished.
His procrastination in studying for exams resulted in poor grades.
Etymology
From the Latin 'procrastinatio', meaning 'putting off till tomorrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
putting off
Delaying or deferring an action or decision.
kicking the can down the road
Postponing an action or decision to a later time.
burning the midnight oil
Staying up late to work, often due to procrastination.
Related Words
delay
To take longer than expected to do something.
postpone
To arrange for something to happen at a later time.
defer
To put off to a later time or date.
Slang Meanings
Procrastibaking
She spent the afternoon procrastibaking instead of studying.
Procrastinapping
He was procrastinapping instead of finishing his report.