truant

noun
UK: /ˈtruːənt/
US: /ˈtruːənt/

  1. A student who stays away from school without permission.

    1. The truant was found playing video games at the arcade.
    2. Because he was a truant, the school contacted his worried parents immediately.

  2. Someone who is absent from their responsibilities or duties, especially at work.

    1. The truant officer picked up several kids near the park.
    2. A truant from his duties, he spent the afternoon fishing by the river.

Synonyms

awol absent delinquent
truant intransitive-verb

  1. To stay away from school without permission.

    1. He likes to truant when exams are approaching fast.
    2. Children truant from school for various and sometimes complex reasons.

  2. To be absent from a duty or responsibility.

    1. She decided to truant from her responsibilities and go to the beach.
    2. Employees who truant are subject to disciplinary measures according company's rules.
truant adjective

  1. Being absent without permission, especially from school or work.

    1. He has a truant behavior since primary school.
    2. The truant children were caught shoplifting at the local convenience store.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "truant" in English means: A student who stays away from school without permission., Someone who is absent from their responsibilities or duties, especially at work..

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

Synonyms for "truant": awol, absent, delinquent.

Example usage of "truant": "The truant was found playing video games at the arcade.". More examples on the page.