Definition of procrastination in English:
procrastination
noun prə(ʊ)ˌkrastɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nprəˌkræstəˈneɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe action of delaying or postponing something.
your first tip is to avoid procrastination
Example sentencesExamples
- As if this delay was not enough it was further compounded by procrastination in implementing the action recommended.
- Don't let your voice fall silent this November because of procrastination.
- Maybe it'll help a few aspiring writers realize they're not alone in their procrastinations.
- With this essay, I would have taken procrastination and apathy to new heights, but I never got round to bothering.
- Indecision and inaction can lead to bigger problems in business so avoid procrastination and delay.
Synonyms
dithering, delaying tactics, dilatoriness, stalling, temporizing, hesitation, vacillation
British humming and hawing
informal dilly-dallying, shilly-shallying
US informal kicking the can down the road
Phrases
procrastination is the thief of time
proverb If you delay doing something, it will take longer to do later on.
maybe TV and procrastination really are the thieves of time
Definition of procrastination in US English:
procrastination
nounprəˌkræstəˈneɪʃ(ə)nprəˌkrastəˈnāSH(ə)n
The action of delaying or postponing something.
your first tip is to avoid procrastination
Example sentencesExamples
- Indecision and inaction can lead to bigger problems in business so avoid procrastination and delay.
- With this essay, I would have taken procrastination and apathy to new heights, but I never got round to bothering.
- Maybe it'll help a few aspiring writers realize they're not alone in their procrastinations.
- As if this delay was not enough it was further compounded by procrastination in implementing the action recommended.
- Don't let your voice fall silent this November because of procrastination.
Synonyms
dithering, delaying tactics, dilatoriness, stalling, temporizing, hesitation, vacillation