procrastination

noun

Definition of procrastinationnext
as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.

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Recent Examples of procrastination But it should be based on tax projections, not procrastination or faith in the retirement account fairy. — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Or maybe the cause of your procrastination is more complicated. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Most of my procrastination stems from being too lazy to expertly fold my clothes properly in my suitcase to avoid wrinkles. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 But those days of procrastination are coming to an end, and some lawmakers are facing up to that reality. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 June 2026 City planning, procrastination, pomp and circumstance aside, the planet’s biggest sporting has arrived. — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 Read the Bee’s full guide to Election Day procrastination here. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars and private homes are intended to turn tedious and procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist. — ABC News, 3 June 2026 No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about. — Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procrastination
  1. delay
  2. avoidance
  3. uncertainty
  4. waiting
Noun
  • The combined sewage-overflow tanks that are supposed to divert sewage from running into the canal won’t be complete until 2029 — a seven-year delay that might require parts of the canal to be re-dredged again to remove the contamination.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Additional concerns include technological obsolescence, refinancing risk, construction delays, and the need for continuing capital expenditure.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delay
Noun
  • Haloed in distorted guitar and jagged synths, Wolf comes off as a champion of her own avoidance, her heroism charmingly pathetic.
    — Enzo Escober, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Families of the victims say the findings strengthen their call for Congress to require collision-avoidance technology as lawmakers work to reconcile competing aviation safety bills.
    — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of avoidance
Noun
  • Luxury’s financial uncertainty and fashion’s changing cultural reach are part of the picture, but so is audience fatigue.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her final season began with uncertainty over whether labor negotiations would disrupt the league’s schedule.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertainty
Noun
  • After several years of waiting, Ahn and Choi made a proof-of-concept video to help attract new financing.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The platform is wheelchair accessible but does not have shelter, bathrooms, water fountains or a waiting area.
    — Eva Flowe October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of waiting

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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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