Procrastination
n. /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ (پروکرَیسٹی نیشن)The action of delaying or postponing something, especially out of habit.
Procrastination Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, procrastination describes the habit of putting off tasks that should be done now.
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The habit of delaying tasks unnecessarilyکام ٹالنے کی عادت
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Postponing action despite knowing the negative consequencesنتائج جانتے ہوئے بھی تاخیر کرنا
“Procrastination” is widely discussed in psychology and productivity writing as a common, often self-defeating habit.
Word Details
| Word | Procrastination |
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| CEFR Level | B1/B2 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | کام ٹالنے کی عادت، تاخیر |
| English Meaning | The habit of delaying or postponing tasks |
| Pronunciation | /prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/ |
| Word Type | Common formal noun |
| Commonness | Frequent in psychology, education, and productivity writing |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “procrastination” for the habit of unnecessarily delaying tasks, especially important ones — his procrastination meant the report was finished at 3 a.m., hours before the deadline.
اردو وضاحت
“Procrastination” کام ٹالنے کی اس عادت کو کہتے ہیں جس میں ضروری کام کو غیر ضروری طور پر مؤخر کیا جائے۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Delay” is neutral and can be justified by external circumstances; “procrastination” specifically implies avoidable, habitual postponement of tasks one should be doing, often due to avoidance or poor time management.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
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| Adjective | Procrastinating |
| Noun | Procrastination |
| Adverb |
Verb form: procrastinate, procrastinates, procrastinated, procrastinating.
Procrastination vs Delay
“Delay” is neutral and can happen for valid external reasons, like a flight delayed due to weather.
“Procrastination” specifically implies self-caused, avoidable postponement of something one should be doing, often due to avoidance, fear, or poor habits.
Common Mistakes
✓ The delay of the flight was due to bad weather.
Use “delay” for external, circumstantial postponement; “procrastination” is about avoidable, self-caused habits.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Very useful in Task 2 essays about time management, productivity, education, or psychology.
Speaking: Can describe personal habits or study challenges in Part 2 or 3.
Example: “Many students struggle with procrastination, especially when facing large or unfamiliar assignments.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears frequently in psychology and self-help or productivity-focused passages.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Latin procrastinare, combining pro- (“forward”) and crastinus (“of tomorrow”), from cras (“tomorrow”).
Memory Tip
“Pro-CRASTIN-ation” contains “cras” (tomorrow in Latin) — procrastination literally means pushing something to tomorrow.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “procrastination”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “procrastination”:
4. Verb form:
5. Word origin relates to:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of procrastination in Urdu?
Procrastination means کام ٹالنے کی عادت، تاخیر — the action of delaying or postponing something, especially out of habit.
Is procrastination a noun, verb, or adjective?
Noun; the verb form is procrastinate.
What are the synonyms of procrastination?
Delay, postponement, dawdling, and stalling — with nuance explained above.
What is the opposite of procrastination?
Promptness, punctuality, and efficiency.
Is procrastination useful for IELTS?
Yes, very useful for essays about time management, education, or productivity, as shown in the IELTS Usage section above.