shirk

[shurk]

shirk Definition

  • 1to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
  • 2to evade work or obligation

Using shirk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shirk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He shirked his responsibilities and left the project unfinished.

  • Example

    She always shirks her chores and leaves them for others to do.

  • Example

    Don't shirk your duties as a citizen and vote in the upcoming election.

  • Example

    The employee was fired for shirking work and not meeting deadlines.

shirk Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for shirk

Phrases with shirk

  • shirk one's duty

    to neglect or avoid one's responsibility

    Example

    He was accused of shirking his duty as a police officer.

  • to avoid doing work that one is supposed to do

    Example

    He was reprimanded for shirking work and not meeting his targets.

  • to avoid taking responsibility for something

    Example

    She was criticized for shirking responsibility and blaming others for her mistakes.

Origins of shirk

from Middle English 'shirken', meaning 'to shrink'

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Summary: shirk in Brief

'Shirk' [shurk] means to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility, or to evade work or obligation. It can be used in various contexts, such as work, citizenship, and personal relationships, as in 'Don't shirk your duties as a citizen and vote in the upcoming election.' 'Shirk' has synonyms like 'evade' and 'dodge,' and can be used in phrases like 'shirk one's duty' and 'shirk work.'