PROCRASTINATION

procrastination, cunctation, shillyshally

(noun) the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time

dilatoriness, procrastination

(noun) slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

procrastination (usually uncountable, plural procrastinations)

The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

Synonyms

• (act of postponing): deferral, prolongation; see also deferment

Antonyms

• precrastination

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*cras`ti*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. procrastinatio: cf. F. procrastination.]

Definition: The act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off to a future time; delay; dilatoriness. Procrastination is the thief of time. Young.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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