Synonyms for procrastination

Grammar : Noun

Spell : proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuh n, pruh‐

Phonetic Transcription : proʊˌkræs təˈneɪ ʃən, prə‐

Top 10 synonyms for procrastination

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Définition of procrastination

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French procrastination and directly from Latin procrastinationem (nominative procrastinatio) "a putting off from day to day," noun of action from past participle stem of procrastinare "put off till tomorrow, defer, delay," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + crastinus "belonging to tomorrow," from cras "tomorrow," of unknown origin.

As in hesitancy : noun delay
As in indolence : noun sloth
As in postponement : noun deferral
As in indecisiveness : noun hesitation
As in irresoluteness : noun hesitation
As in irresolution : noun hesitation
As in retardation : noun delay
As in tentativeness : noun hesitation
As in timidness : noun hesitation
As in to-and-fro : noun hesitation
As in dalliance : noun dawdling
As in delay : noun deferment, interruption
As in filibuster : noun obstruction of progress, especially in verbal argument
As in hesitation : noun waiting; uncertainty

Example sentences :

He has many noble qualities, but procrastination is his fault.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

My darling, remember what Pilcher said about procrastination.
Extract from : « Dolly Reforming Herself » by Henry Arthur Jones

But impetuous Peggy could not be brought to acknowledge that procrastination could ever be wise.
Extract from : « More About Peggy » by Mrs G. de Horne Vaizey

Thoughtlessness, carelessness, procrastination—and then it was too late.
Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson

There is nothing easier than procrastination if you once give in to it.
Extract from : « Lover or Friend » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

But procrastination and accident equally interfered with his purpose.
Extract from : « The Harbours of England » by John Ruskin

Their motto was in these words, namely, "Procrastination is the thief of time."
Extract from : « The Innocents Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

And it must be determined at once; procrastination was impossible.
Extract from : « The Yellow God » by H. Rider Haggard

Peter knew not the meaning of the words timidity and procrastination.
Extract from : « Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

Like all timid and vacillating tempers, he sought refuge in procrastination.
Extract from : « A Rainy June and Other Stories » by Ouida

Antonyms for procrastination

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