procrastination

noun
/prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
The practice of delaying or postponing important tasks or activities.
The action of delaying or postponing something.

Example Sentences

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

Excessive procrastination affects work performance.

Procrastination delays your success.

Synonyms

postponement, hesitation, delay, avoidance, deferment, stalling
Entry 1
postponement, hesitation, delay
Entry 2
delay, postponement, avoidance
Entry 3
delay, postponement, deferment, stalling

Antonyms

punctuality, promptness, diligence, action, productivity, efficiency, immediacy
Entry 1
punctuality, promptness, diligence
Entry 2
action, productivity, efficiency
Entry 3
action, efficiency, promptness, immediacy

Related Vocabularies

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
something that prevents you from concentrating
an abstract idea; a general notion or understanding of something; a plan or intention
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Explore More