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procrastination

noun

UK/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/proʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of procrastination noun

  1. Uncountable

    The act of delaying or postponing a required task, often due to its unpleasantness or lack of interest.

    • The success of the project allows no room for procrastination; we must act immediately.

    • He has made a habit of always leaving his work until the last minute, demonstrating chronic procrastination.

    • She often finds herself caught in a cycle of procrastination when faced with difficult decisions.