procrastinate
/prəˈkræstɪneɪt/To delay or postpone action, often unnecessarily or habitually.
He procrastinated on his homework and ended up staying up all night to finish it.
He delayed starting his homework until the last minute, forcing him to work through the night.
Procrastination can lead to increased stress and lower productivity.
Delaying tasks often results in higher stress levels and reduced efficiency.
Commonly associated with avoiding unpleasant or challenging tasks.
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💡Pro Tip
Overcoming Procrastination
Break tasks into smaller steps and set deadlines to reduce avoidance.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Procrastination
Prioritize tasks and start with the most important ones first.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'procrastinare', meaning 'to put off until tomorrow', from 'pro-' (forward) + 'crastinus' (of tomorrow).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe a tendency to avoid tasks due to lack of motivation or fear of failure.