noun · neutral
procrastination
UK/prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/US/prəˌkræstəˈneɪʃən/pro·cras·ti·NA·tion
the habit of delaying tasks or decisions, especially intentionally
Examples
“His procrastination meant the essay was finished at the last minute.”
“Procrastination can increase stress before exams.”
“She is trying to overcome procrastination by using a strict study schedule.”
Band 8 sentence
“My procrastination usually spikes before a major deadline, and then I always regret it.”
Collocations
- chronic procrastination
- procrastinate on/over something
- overcome procrastination
Word family
Common mistakes
I procrastinate my homework.→I procrastinate doing my homework / I procrastinate on my homework.
a procrastination student→a procrastinating student / a procrastinator
Say it for a higher band
5delay→6put off→7+procrastination
Synonyms
delay
Easily confused
delay
“They delayed the meeting because several people were absent.”
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