cunctation
/kʌŋ(k)ˈteɪʃ(ə)n
/noun rare
The action of delaying or putting off doing something.We advise you practice no cunctation in preparing for your future....
- There are some people who like to see you post next chapters without any vexing cunctations.
- Fleury's cunctations were disgusting to the ardent mind.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Latin cunctatio(n-), from cunctari 'to delay': see -ation.