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truant

 

[ ˈtruːənt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

school

A student who stays away from school without permission.

Synonyms

absentee, bunk-off, skipper

Examples of usage

  • The teacher called the parents of the truant student.
  • Truancy rates have been increasing in the district.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Characteristic of a truant; shirking or avoiding responsibility or obligation.

Synonyms

delinquent, irresponsible, neglectful

Examples of usage

  • His truant behavior resulted in failing grades.
  • She was punished for her truant attitude towards work.

Translations

Translations of the word "truant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fujão

🇮🇳 अनुपस्थित

🇩🇪 Schulschwänzer

🇮🇩 bolos

🇺🇦 прогульник

🇵🇱 wagarowicz

🇯🇵 サボり

🇫🇷 absentéiste

🇪🇸 ausente

🇹🇷 dalgacı

🇰🇷 무단 결석자

🇸🇦 متغيب

🇨🇿 záškolák

🇸🇰 záškolák

🇨🇳 逃学者

🇸🇮 špricar

🇮🇸 skólastrákur

🇰🇿 мектептен қашатын

🇬🇪 გამომცდელი

🇦🇿 qaçqın

🇲🇽 ausente

Etymology

The word 'truant' originated from the Latin word 'truanus', meaning 'idle' or 'lazy'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. Truancy has been a concern for educators for centuries, as students skipping school can lead to academic problems and social issues. Efforts to address truancy include interventions, support programs, and penalties for both students and parents.

See also: truancy, truantry.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,432, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.