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Shirked: meaning, definitions and examples

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shirked

 

[ สƒษœหrk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding responsibility

To shirk means to evade or avoid a responsibility, duty, or task. The term often implies a deliberate avoidance, suggesting that the individual has the means or ability to fulfill the obligation but chooses not to do so. This can apply to work, chores, or other commitments. Shirked responsibilities can lead to negative consequences, both personally and in the context of a group or team. It's commonly used in discussions about work ethics or performing one's duties.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, evade, neglect, shun

Examples of usage

  • He shirked his duties at work.
  • She always tries to shirk household chores.
  • Don't shirk your responsibilities during the project.
  • It's not fair to shirk your share of the work.

Translations

Translations of the word "shirked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquivou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausweichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั…ะธะปะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unikaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvitait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esquivรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhnul se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ้ฟไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izognil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esquivรณ

Word origin

The word 'shirk' traces back to the early 18th century, originating from the dialectal 'shirk' which is believed to be influenced by the English regional word 'shirk,' meaning to avoid or evade. This dialectal term itself may derive from the German 'shirker' which means 'to escape' or 'to run away.' Over the years, the connotation of the word has remained relatively consistent, emphasizing the idea of avoiding work or responsibility. In literature, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, 'shirk' became more commonly used to describe individuals who failed to meet societal expectations of duty, especially in the context of labor and civic responsibilities. Its usage has evolved with the changing dynamics of work ethics and has become a staple term in discussions regarding accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,593 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.