Shirker (Noun)
Meaning
A person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The soldier was accused of being a shirker and was court-martialed for abandoning his post during the battle.
- His boss suspected him of being a shirker after he repeatedly failed to meet deadlines or take on new responsibilities.
- The politician's critics accused him of being a shirker for avoiding military service during the war.
- The manager had to deal with a shirker in the team who constantly found excuses to avoid doing his share of the workload.
- In times of war, those who are deemed shirkers are often viewed with disdain by their peers and community.