Dropout

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɑːˌpaʊt/

Dropout (noun)

  1. A person who stops attending school or college before finishing their studies.
  2. Someone who leaves a program or activity before completing it.

Examples

  • A dropout often struggles to find stable employment.
  • A dropout may feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.

Common collocations: high school dropout, college dropout, career dropout, voluntary dropout

Synonyms of Dropout

Neutral

Antonyms of Dropout

  • — refers to someone who is registered in a program.
  • — indicates someone actively involved in a program.