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procrastination in Dutch

procrastination in Dutch is procrastinatie, uitstelgedrag, uitstel — procrastination means putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.

procrastination in Dutch

procrastinatie
noun
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
uitstelgedrag
noun
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
uitstel
noun
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

What does "procrastination" mean?

  1. noun Putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.
    "His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread."
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procrastination in a sentence

  • His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread.
  • Procrastination is less about laziness than about avoiding an unpleasant feeling.

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What is "procrastination" in Dutch?

"procrastination" in Dutch is procrastinatie, uitstelgedrag, uitstel. procrastination means: Putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.

How do you use "procrastination" in a sentence?

Example: "His procrastination turned a two-hour job into a week of dread." In Dutch, "procrastination" is procrastinatie, uitstelgedrag, uitstel.

Are there other ways to say "procrastination" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "procrastination": procrastinatie, uitstelgedrag, uitstel.

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