procrastination
pro·cras'ti·na'tion n.
pro·cras'ti·na'tor n.
Definition:the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time
Originates from the word Procrastinate (pro·cras·ti·nate)
v. pro·cras·ti·nat·ed, pro·cras·ti·nat·ing, pro·cras·ti·nates
Synonyms:
prolong, postpone
Notable Examples:
"Procrastination is the thief of time"
[Edward Young The Complaint: Night Thoughts]
- by Language Evaluator, Johnny Tan, CC (Fort Canning Toastmasters Club)