Synonyms for procrastination


Grammar : Noun
Spell : proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuh n, pruh
Phonetic Transcription : proʊˌkræs təˈneɪ ʃən, prə‐

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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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