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Procrastinating

Verb / prʌˈkræstʌˌneɪtɪŋ / Another word for procrastinating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Procrastinating means delaying or putting off doing something that needs to be done.

Synonyms & similar words

procrastinate stall dragonesheels shillyshally dillydally dragonesfeet delaying postponing dawdling stalling hesitating dilly-dallying lollygagging slacking lagging lingering shilly-shallying loafing prolonging temporizing

Example sentences

  1. I always end up procrastinating on my chores and then they pile up.
  2. She kept procrastinating on her project and had to rush to finish it before the deadline.
  3. Tom has a habit of procrastinating on his homework and then cramming at the last minute.
  4. Procrastinating on your work only adds to your stress.
  5. If you keep procrastinating, youll never get anything done.

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