Shirked
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɜːrkt/
Shirked (verb)
- to avoid work or responsibility when you should do it
- to not put in the effort needed, especially because you want to escape a task
- 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.