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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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