PROCRASTINATION Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word procrastination. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PROCRASTINATION
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| dawdling | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working | ||||||
| deferment | noun n | |||||
noun • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||
| delay | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||
| hesitation | noun n | |||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • a certain degree of unwillingness • the act of pausing uncertainly | ||||||
| indecision | noun n | |||||
noun • doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action • the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose | ||||||
| postponement | noun n | |||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||
| stalling | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a tactic used to mislead or delay | ||||||
| cunctation | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time | ||||||
| deferral | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of abeyance or suspended business • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||
| dilatoriness | noun n | |||||
noun • slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it | ||||||
| prolongation | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of prolonging something • amount or degree or range to which something extends • the consequence of being lengthened in duration | ||||||
| shillyshally | ||||||
noun • the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time verb • be uncertain and vague • postpone doing what one should be doing | ||||||