Delay, avoid, postpone, dawdle.
Procrastination is the act of delaying, avoiding, or postponing tasks or responsibilities. It is characterized by the tendency to put things off until later, often resulting in missing deadlines or not completing important tasks. It is often associated with dawdling, which means to delay or waste time, this may be due to lack of motivation, fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed. Procrastination can have a negative impact on one's productivity, mental health, and overall well-being.