procrastination

noun

Definition of procrastinationnext
as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.

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  1. delay
  2. avoidance
  3. uncertainty
Noun
  • The latest: Travelers heading out of the airport should expect delays on North Harbor Drive near West Laurel Street/Anchor Island this week.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Nvidia previously faced production and shipping delays for Blackwell due to a design flaw, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said in October, after media reports surfaced in August.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of delay
Noun
  • However, more expensive models are generally equipped with advanced features like smart mapping and obstacle avoidance.
    Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump practiced the politics of avoidance Tuesday in Pennsylvania.
    David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of avoidance
Noun
  • The company faces significant risks and uncertainties, including the need for additional capital and the outcome of its clinical trials, as detailed in the risk factors section of the report.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a lot of uncertainty ahead for U.S. elections, said Kathy Boockvar, the former Democratic secretary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of uncertainty
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