Present participle for to avoid or get out of a responsibility
“He did not wish to shirk his duties. As commander of the clan's warriors, his place was at his chieftain's back during his official meetings.”
Present participle for to not perform or attend to one's duties or responsibilities as expected
“If the firm were to hire a worker at a lower wage, it would be in the worker's interest to shirk on the job.”
Present participle for to move out of the way of something
“But when it comes to throwing herself into the fray, she does not shirk the blows.”
Present participle for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Present participle for to sneak about furtively
Present participle for to dodge something, such as a question, task or duty
Present participle for to fail to care for or pay attention to
Present participle for to procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
Present participle for to fail to do something because of cowardice
Present participle for to disregard the rules and refuse to conform
Present participle for to fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
Present participle for to move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
Present participle for to conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers
Present participle for to pass or spend (time) in idleness
Present participle for to engage in leisurely or unproductive activities
Present participle for to act or move slowly or lazily
The action of evading something
A failure to do something that is expected or required
Habitual laziness or sloth
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school
Ostensibly employed, but wasting time
Characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition
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