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Meaning of absenteeism
The practice of regularly staying away from work or school without a valid reason.
Etymology of absenteeism
The word "absenteeism" has its roots in the Latin words "absentem" meaning "being away" and the suffix "-ism" which forms a noun indicating a practice or doctrine
Historically, the term was first used in the 15th century to describe the practice of landowners who lived away from their properties, and later it was applied to workers who regularly failed to attend their jobs
Synonyms
truancy
absenteeism
nonattendance
absence
neglect
delinquency
dereliction
evasion
avoidance
shirking
dodging
goldbricking
malingering
loafing
idleness
indolence
sloth
lassitude
lethargy
apathy
indifference
inattention
nonchalance
lackadaisicalness
irresponsibility
unreliability
untrustworthiness
neglectfulness
remissness
laxity
slackness
dilatoriness
Definitions
- The habit of staying away from work or school without a good reason
- * The state of being absent from work or school, especially without a good reason
Usage Examples
- The company has been struggling with high levels of absenteeism among its employees
- * The school has implemented a new policy to reduce absenteeism and truancy
- * Chronic absenteeism can have serious consequences for a student's academic performance
Antonyms
attendance
presence
punctuality
regularity
reliability
responsibility
diligence
industriousness
conscientiousness
thoroughness
meticulousness
attentiveness
vigilance
faithfulness
loyalty
dedication
commitment
enthusiasm
eagerness
zeal
assiduity
sedulity
promptness
timeliness