Deadbeat Dad (Noun)
Meaning
A father who willfully defaults on his obligation to provide financial support for his offspring.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The judge ordered the deadbeat dad to pay back the thousands of dollars in child support he had neglected to pay over the years.
- After abandoning his family, the deadbeat dad was tracked down by authorities and forced to take responsibility for his children's well-being.
- The mother of his children had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet because the deadbeat dad refused to contribute to their care.
- The deadbeat dad's lack of financial support had a devastating impact on his children's quality of life and their relationship with him.
- Child support services worked tirelessly to locate the deadbeat dad and bring him to justice for neglecting his parental responsibilities.