Procrastination: meaning, definitions and examples

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procrastination

 

[ prəˌkras.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

daily life

The action of delaying or postponing something; putting off tasks or responsibilities.

Synonyms

dawdling, delay, postponement

Examples of usage

  • Her procrastination often leads to a last-minute rush to complete assignments.
  • Procrastination can be a result of poor time management skills.
  • I need to overcome my procrastination in order to be more productive.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

The act of voluntarily delaying an intended course of action despite expecting to be worse off for the delay.

Synonyms

hesitation, indecision, inertia

Examples of usage

  • Procrastination is often linked to issues with self-regulation and impulse control.
  • People who struggle with procrastination may benefit from seeking professional help.
  • Understanding the root causes of procrastination can help in overcoming it.

Translations

Translations of the word "procrastination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 procrastinação

🇮🇳 टालमटोल

🇩🇪 Prokrastination

🇮🇩 penundaan

🇺🇦 прокрастинація

🇵🇱 prokrastynacja

🇯🇵 先延ばし

🇫🇷 procrastination

🇪🇸 procrastinación

🇹🇷 erteleme

🇰🇷 지연

🇸🇦 مماطلة

🇨🇿 prokrastinace

🇸🇰 prokrastinácia

🇨🇳 拖延症

🇸🇮 prokrastinacija

🇮🇸 frestdráttur

🇰🇿 кейіндіру

🇬🇪 პროკრასტინაცია

🇦🇿 təxirə salma

🇲🇽 procrastinación

Etymology

The term 'procrastination' has its roots in the Latin word 'procrastinare,' which means 'to put off until tomorrow.' The concept of procrastination has been studied by philosophers and psychologists for centuries, with some theories suggesting it may be related to fear of failure, perfectionism, or lack of motivation. In today's fast-paced world, procrastination is a common challenge faced by many individuals, leading to stress, missed deadlines, and decreased productivity.

See also: procrastinate, procrastinator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,381, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.