Procrastination Terms

noun a moment or period of time that is very close to a deadline or the end of a process

adjective occurring or done at the latest possible time before an event

adverb at the latest possible time before an event

• The project was completed at the last minute before the deadline.
• I always leave things until the last minute and end up rushing to finish them.
• I totally procrastinated and did it at the last minute.
• He always comes up with brilliant ideas at the last minute.

noun indecisiveness or hesitation in making a decision

verb to show indecision or hesitation in making a decision

• It is important to make decisions promptly and not shilly shally in business meetings.
• Stop shilly shallying and just choose a movie to watch!
• Quit shilly shallying and just do it already!
• Her mind shilly shallied between staying in her comfort zone and taking a risk.