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PROCRASTINATION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word procrastination. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word procrastination. (close relations)
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dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

deferment
nounn
noun

• act of putting off to a future time

delay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

indecision
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

postponement
nounn
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• act of putting off to a future time

stalling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

cunctation
nounn
noun

• the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time

deferral
nounn
noun

• a state of abeyance or suspended business

• act of putting off to a future time

dilatoriness
nounn
noun

• slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it

prolongation
nounn
noun

• the act of prolonging something

• amount or degree or range to which something extends

• the consequence of being lengthened in duration

shillyshally
noun

• the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time

verb

• be uncertain and vague

• postpone doing what one should be doing

Best Hypernyms For PROCRASTINATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for procrastination, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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delay deliberateness deliberation holdup slowness unhurriedness

Alternatives for DAWDLING

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