Shirked

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɜːrkt/

Shirked (verb)

  1. to avoid work or responsibility when you should do it
  2. to not put in the effort needed, especially because you want to escape a task
  3. to deliberately stay away from duties, often in a way that harms others

Examples

  • He shirked his duty, so the task stayed unfinished.
  • They shirked their duty and left the work for others.