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Synonyms & Similar Words
absenteeism
delinquency
neglect
evasion
avoidance
shirking
dodging
skipping
playing hooky
loafing
idleness
indolence
laziness
truancy
vagrancy
homelessness
wandering
roaming
drifting
straying
desertion
abandonment
dereliction
nonattendance
noncompliance
disobedience
insubordination
rebelliousness
recalcitrance
inattention
distraction
negligence
irresponsibility
unreliability
untrustworthiness
Meaning of Truancy
The primary meaning of the word "Truancy" is the act of staying away from school or work without a valid reason.
Definitions
- The act of staying away from school or work without a valid reason, especially without permission
- The state of being absent from school or work without a valid reason
Etymology of Truancy
The word "Truancy" comes from the Old French word "truant", which means "beggar" or "vagrant", and is derived from the Latin word "trudere", meaning "to thrust" or "to push"
Historically, the term "truant" referred to a beggar or vagrant, but over time it came to be used to describe someone who is absent from school or work without a valid reason
Example Uses
- The school has a strict policy against truancy and will take disciplinary action against students who are found to be skipping classes
- The company is struggling with high levels of truancy among its employees, which is affecting productivity and morale
- The teacher noticed that one of her students had a history of truancy and decided to speak with his parents about the issue
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
punctuality
regularity
attendance
compliance
obedience
diligence
industriousness
responsibility
reliability
trustworthiness
faithfulness
loyalty
dedication
commitment
enthusiasm
eagerness
willingness
cooperation
participation
engagement
involvement
presence
attentiveness