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truant

[ˈtruːənt]

truant Definition

  • 1a student who stays away from school without permission
  • 2a person who neglects their duties or responsibilities

Using truant: Examples

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

  • Example

    The school contacted the parents of the truant student.

  • Example

    He was fired for being a truant employee.

  • Example

    She was labeled as a truant after missing several important meetings.

truant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for truant

Antonyms for truant

Phrases with truant

  • play truant

    to stay away from school without permission

    Example

    He got into trouble for playing truant and skipping classes.

  • an official whose job is to find and bring back students who are absent from school without permission

    Example

    The truant officer visited the student's home to investigate his absence from school.

  • a program designed to monitor and prevent truancy among students

    Example

    The school implemented a truant watch program to ensure that students attend classes regularly.

Origins of truant

from Middle English 'truaunt', meaning 'beggar'

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Summary: truant in Brief

The term 'truant' [ˈtruːənt] refers to a student who stays away from school without permission or a person who neglects their duties or responsibilities. It can be used in phrases like 'play truant,' meaning to skip school, and 'truant officer,' an official who finds and brings back absent students. Synonyms include 'absentee' and 'dropout,' while antonyms include 'attendee' and 'punctual.'