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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