⏳procrastinate

Meaning

to delay doing something, often unnecessarily or habitually

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example Sentences

He tends to procrastinate instead of finishing his assignments on time.

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

Example Expressions

procrastinate till tomorrow

Synonyms

delay, postpone, stall, defer, put off

Entry 1

delay, postpone, stall, defer, put off

Entry 2

delay, postpone, defer, stall

Antonyms

expedite, hasten, advance, complete, rush

Entry 1

expedite, hasten, advance

Entry 2

expedite, complete, hasten, rush

Collocations

procrastinate on tasks, procrastinate at work, tend to procrastinate

More Example Sentences

I rarely attempt not to procrastinate.