truancy

noun
UK: /ˈtruːənsi/
US: /ˈtruːənsi/

  1. The act of staying away from school without permission.

    1. His truancy got him into trouble.
    2. The school is trying to reduce truancy by working with parents.

  2. Failure to attend required appointments or meetings.

    1. Truancy in therapy can hinder progress.
    2. The patient's truancy from appointments suggests a lack of commitment.

Synonyms

absenteeism hooky nonattendance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "truancy" in English means: The act of staying away from school without permission., Failure to attend required appointments or meetings..

The phonetic transcription of "truancy" is /ˈtruːənsi/ in British English and /ˈtruːənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "truancy": absenteeism, hooky, nonattendance.

Example usage of "truancy": "His truancy got him into trouble.". More examples on the page.