Word
procrastination
Meanings
the habit or act of delaying something that should be done
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.
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