: to be slow or late about doing something that should be done : to delay doing something until a later time because you do not want to do it, because you are lazy, etc.

Is there a word procrastinator?

A procrastinator is a person who delays or puts things off — like work, chores, or other actions — that should be done in a timely manner. ... Procrastinator comes from the Latin verb procrastinare, which means deferred until tomorrow. The prefix pro means forward, and crastinus means of or belonging to tomorrow.

How do you describe someone who procrastinates?

A procrastinator is a person who unnecessarily postpones decisions or actions. Certain personality traits are common among procrastinators, including low conscientiousness, impulsivity, low self-efficacy, and low self-esteem.