procrastination

[ proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuh n, pruh‐ ]

/ proʊˌkræs təˈneɪ ʃən, prə‐ /

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noun

the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.

Nearby words

proconsul, proconsulate, proconvertin, procopius, procrastinate, procrastination, procrastination is the thief of time, procreant, procreate, procreative, procrustean

Examples from the Web for procrastination

Procrastination is certainly a problem for many at work and school.
‘Sleep Procrastination’ Is Real, and You Probably Do It|Charlotte Lytton|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Stop procrastinating” focuses your brain on procrastination.
The One Simple Behavioral Secret Will Help You Meet Your Life Goals in 2014|Dave Asprey|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eder Campuzano: Doing the laundry you put off for two weeks for free is like winning the World Series of procrastination.
A Tale of Thanksgiving Triumph|Michael Daly|November 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“The time for procrastination and delay is over,” Kennedy said.
Teddy's Idealism|Adam Clymer|August 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST

He has many noble qualities, but procrastination is his fault.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine
I have much news for you, my dear Edward, which only my inveterate habit of procrastination has caused to be left till now.
The Honour of the Clintons|Archibald Marshall
I am sorry that any member of this House should make a motion with no other view but for procrastination.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various
"Procrastination is the thief of time," is another well-worn and excellent adage.
Proverb Lore|F. Edward Hulme
Several heartbroken gentlemen, preferring anything to procrastination, threatened to shoot themselves.
Anderson Crow, Detective|George Barr McCutcheon