Synonyms for

Absentee

Verb / ˌæbsʌˈnti: / Another word for absentee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is regularly absent from work or school.

Synonyms & similar words

Truant Absenteeism Defaulter No-show Missing Offender Runaway Fugitive Escapee Deserter AWOL Non-attender Non-appearance Non-attendee Skiver Shirker Slacker Lazybones Idler Loafer

Example sentences

  1. The school called John's parents because he was an absentee for five days.
  2. The company had a high absentee rate due to illness.
  3. The teacher marked the student as an absentee for not showing up to class.
  4. The boss was not happy with the employee's absenteeism.
  5. The team struggled due to the star player's absentee.

Quotes

  • A wise man is never absent in mind when he is present in body.
  • The worst absentee is the one who is present but absent-minded.
  • The absentee is always wrong.

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