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freeloading

 

[ หˆfriหŒloสŠdษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unwanted dependence

Freeloading refers to the act of taking advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return. It often involves exploiting social relationships or systems to obtain free services or items. This behavior can lead to feelings of resentment among those who are providing the support. Moreover, freeloading is commonly viewed negatively as it undermines fairness and mutual support. In many cultures, it is frowned upon, as reciprocity is considered a fundamental principle in social interactions.

Synonyms

mooching, parasiting, scrounging, sponging.

Examples of usage

  • His freeloading habits strained our friendship.
  • The group's freeloading member never contributes to any expenses.
  • Freeloading can harm community trust and cooperation.

Translations

Translations of the word "freeloading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aproveitador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‚เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmarotzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะทะธั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyzyskiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ ไน—ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท profiteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aprovecharse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถmรผrรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์งœ๋กœ ์–ป๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุบู„ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parazitovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parazitovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญไพฟ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkoriลกฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nytja aรฐra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะทะธั‚ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™hlษ™vanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aprovecharse

Etymology

The term 'freeloading' emerges from the combination of 'free' and 'loading,' indicating the act of receiving without bearing the burden of contribution. Its origins can be traced back to colloquial expressions in the 20th century, reflecting societal attitudes towards generosity and reciprocity. During this time, the concept became increasingly relevant with the rise of communal living arrangements and social safety nets. As individuals began to navigate complex social dynamics, freeloading became synonymous with a lack of contribution in both personal relationships and broader societal systems. Over the decades, the term has evolved and been adopted in various contexts, from casual conversations to more formal critiques of economic behaviors, illustrating shifting perceptions of altruism and responsibility in social exchanges.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,279, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.