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Word

procrastination

noun
UK /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meanings

noun

the habit or act of delaying something that should be done

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noun

a tendency to avoid starting or finishing work, often by doing easier activities instead

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Definition

Procrastination is the habit of delaying tasks that you should do now.

Procrastination is the act of putting off a task even though you know it would be better to do it sooner. It often happens when a task feels difficult, boring, or stressful. Procrastination can create more pressure later and may lead to poorer results or missed deadlines.

Examples

  • My procrastination always gets worse when I feel anxious.
  • Procrastination made me finish the report at the last minute.
  • She is trying to overcome procrastination by breaking tasks into steps.
  • His procrastination led to a missed deadline.
  • Too much procrastination can make simple tasks feel overwhelming.