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procrastination

[proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuhn, pruh‑] / proʊˌkræs təˈneɪ ʃən, prə‑ /




NOUN
hesitancy
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NOUN
indolence
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"Every basis point of artificial yield suppression is a subsidy to procrastination," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Other studies of students have concluded that reliance on LLMs is associated with procrastination, memory loss and diminished academic performance.

From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026

The survey finding that 35% of preretirees expect to need care someday, while nearly half have done nothing about it, reflects more than simple procrastination.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

Mr. Bailey offers practical techniques for overcoming the aversive elements of our goals, which are most likely to lead to procrastination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026

His procrastination would have disastrous effects, if you believe in that sort of thing, which, some days, when the old Greek blood is running high, I do.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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