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Description:

Procrastination refers to the act of delaying or postponing tasks, often unnecessarily, typically resulting in inefficiency and increased stress. It is a common behavior observed in individuals who struggle to initiate or complete tasks within the designated timeframe.

Senses:

• Noun:
1. The action of putting off or deferring tasks or actions to a later time.
2. Delay in taking decisive action or making a decision.
• Verb:
1. To delay or postpone tasks or actions.
2. To delay or defer making a decision or taking decisive action.

Examples:

Noun (Sense 1):

1. Despite having weeks to work on my assignment, I couldn't resist the temptation of procrastination and ended up pulling an all-nighter.

2. Procrastination has been a constant hurdle in my productivity, causing stress and missed opportunities.

3. Overcoming procrastination requires discipline and a well-structured schedule.

Noun (Sense 2):

1. His chronic procrastination in making decisions often cost him valuable opportunities.

2. Mary's indecisiveness and constant procrastination prevented her from seizing the chance to study abroad.

3. The CEO's procrastination regarding implementing necessary changes eventually led to the downfall of the company.

Verb (Sense 1):

1. I must stop procrastinating and start working on this project that I've been putting off for too long.

2. Procrastinating your responsibilities will only worsen the situation in the long run.

3. Despite knowing the importance of time management, I find myself constantly procrastinating on mundane tasks.

Verb (Sense 2):

1. John kept procrastinating on choosing a career path, leaving himself uncertain about his future.

2. The committee's inability to reach a conclusion was due to their constant procrastination.

3. Procrastinating on signing the contract might lead to the loss of a promising business deal.

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