Procrastinator

Pronunciation: /prəˈkræs.təˌneɪ.t̬ɚ/

Definitions of procrastinator

noun a person who delays or postpones action; someone who habitually puts off doing things

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a procrastinator when it comes to doing homework.

A2 As a procrastinator, she always waits until the last minute to start her assignments.

B1 Being a procrastinator, he often struggles to meet deadlines at work.

B2 The procrastinator in the group caused delays in completing the project.

C1 Her reputation as a procrastinator has led to missed opportunities in her career.

C2 Despite being a procrastinator, she manages to excel under pressure and deliver quality work.

Examples of procrastinator in a Sentence

formal The procrastinator waited until the last minute to submit the report.

informal I'm such a procrastinator, I always leave things until the very last second.

slang My friend is the ultimate procrastinator, he never gets anything done on time.

figurative Being a procrastinator is like carrying a heavy weight of unfinished tasks on your shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of procrastinator

• plural: procrastinators
• comparative: more procrastinating
• superlative: most procrastinating
• present tense: procrastinates
• future tense: will procrastinate
• perfect tense: has procrastinated
• continuous tense: is procrastinating
• singular: procrastinator
• positive degree: procrastinator
• infinitive: to procrastinate
• gerund: procrastinating
• participle: procrastinated

Origin and Evolution of procrastinator

First Known Use: 1588 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'procrastinator' comes from the Latin word 'procrastinare', which means to put off until tomorrow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who delays or postpones tasks, the word 'procrastinator' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of habitual delay in various aspects of life.