cunctation
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time: "Cunctation" refers to the action or habit of postponing or delaying something.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His constant cunctation led to the project's failure.
- We can no longer afford any cunctation on this urgent matter.
Advanced Usage
- "A habit of cunctation": A tendency to delay things habitually.
- Overcoming a habit of cunctation is essential for productivity.
Variants and Related Words
- Cunctator (n): A person who delays or procrastinates.
- He was known as a great cunctator, always putting off decisions.
Synonyms
- Procrastination: The action of delaying or postponing something.
- Dilatoriness: The quality of being slow to act.
- Tardiness: The quality or fact of being late; lateness.
Antonyms
- Promptness: The quality of acting without delay.
- Alacrity: Brisk and cheerful readiness.
- Dispatch: The sending of someone or something to a destination or for a purpose; here, meaning prompt efficiency.
Noun
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the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time
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