shirking

[shurk-ing]

shirking Definition

  • 1avoiding or neglecting a duty or responsibility
  • 2evading work or obligation

Using shirking: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was accused of shirking his responsibilities as a team leader.

  • Example

    She is always shirking her household chores.

  • Example

    The employee was fired for shirking work.

shirking Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for shirking

Phrases with shirking

  • shirk one's duty

    to avoid doing what one is supposed to do

    Example

    He was reprimanded for shirking his duty.

  • to avoid doing work that one is supposed to do

    Example

    The employee was caught shirking work and was given a warning.

  • to avoid taking responsibility for something that one is supposed to do

    Example

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

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Summary: shirking in Brief

Shirking [shurk-ing] refers to avoiding or neglecting a duty or responsibility, often by evading work or obligation. Examples include 'He was accused of shirking his responsibilities as a team leader' and 'She is always shirking her household chores.' Phrases like 'shirk one's duty' and 'shirk responsibility' denote avoiding what one is supposed to do.