procrastinate
verb (used without object)
to defer action; delay.
procrastinator
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a word derived from
procrastinate.
Example Sentences
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As an admin procrastinator, I almost admire them for that.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2023
“It is, for me, like the first step of doing work,” says Hannah, who’s also an admitted procrastinator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
If you’re a sentimental procrastinator and in need of a last-minute gift, we have some great suggestions for you in our Valentine’s Day gift guide.
From The Verge ● Feb. 14, 2022
He is an inveterate procrastinator, regularly crashing deadlines only to face others he’s blown past.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
Dad thought I was a whiner and a procrastinator, which made him exasperated and annoyed.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
