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Shirking: meaning, definitions and examples

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shirking

 

[ หˆสƒษœหrkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding responsibilities

Shirking refers to the act of avoiding or neglecting a responsibility or duty. It often implies a deliberate choice to evade obligations that one is expected to fulfill. This behavior is commonly observed in work or academic settings where individuals may try to escape tasks or chores. Shirking can lead to negative consequences, both for the individual and the group they are a part of, as it creates an imbalance of effort and productivity.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, evade, skimp.

Examples of usage

  • He was caught shirking his duties at work.
  • Students who are shirking their studies will face consequences.
  • It's not fair to shirk your responsibilities during group projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "shirking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fugindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich drรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั…ะธะปัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykrฤ™canie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvasion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escaqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ•˜๋Š” ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhรฝbรกnรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhรฝbanie sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izogibanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escaqueo

Etymology

The term 'shirking' has its origins in the English language dating back to the early 17th century. It likely stems from the Middle English word 'shireken,' meaning to shake off or shirk. The word has evolved over time to represent the act of avoiding responsibilities or duties. In many cultural contexts, shirking has often been viewed negatively, associating it with laziness or irresponsibility. As society began to emphasize accountability and productivity, the implications of shirking also became more pronounced, particularly in organizational and educational settings. Today, it encompasses a range of behaviors from simple procrastination to overt negligence of duties.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,897, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.