procrastination
n.the habit of delaying or putting off doing something you should do. You often do this when you feel stressed or bored with the task.
n.the action of delaying or postponing something, especially a task that is necessary or important. Often used to describe a habitual tendency to avoid work or responsibility.
“I am guilty of procrastination when it comes to cleaning my room.”
“Many students suffer from procrastination, waiting until the last minute to start their final research papers.”
“While occasional procrastination is a common human trait, chronic avoidance of tasks can lead to significant stress and a decline in overall productivity.”
“Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz.”
From Middle French procrastination, from Latin prōcrāstinātiō, from prōcrāstinō (“procrastinate”), from prō + crāstinus (“of tomorrow”), from crās (“tomorrow”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.