"Recreancy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Dereliction of duty or neglect of a responsibility, especially by someone in a position of authority or trust.
Word: Recreancy
Synonyms: Relapse, Backsliding, Defection, Apostasy, Relapse
Usage Examples:
1. Medical Context:
After a serious illness, John showed a shocking instance of recreancy when he started smoking again just one month after quitting.
2. Personal Context:
It was disheartening to see her recreancy to her diet when she gave in to junk food after months of healthy eating.
3. Social Context:
The politician faced criticism for his recreancy to his campaign promises after he voted against the very policies he had promised to support.
4. Religious Context:
The theologian addressed the issue of recreancy in the faith among the community, urging them to return to their spiritual roots.
5. Educational Context:
The school board was concerned about the high rate of recreancy among students who dropped out of college after a year of struggling with coursework.
recoverable (adjective)<br><br>capable of being reclaimed or restored to a previous state; that can be recovered or obtained again, often after a period of loss, damage, or absence.<br><br>Example: "The lost data can be recovered from the backup files, making them recoverable."
n. <br><br>1. The act of getting back or recovering something that has been lost, stolen, or taken away.<br>2. A return to a normal or healthy state after a period of illness or weakness.<br>3. Financial gains or profits that arise from the retrieval of debts or investments.<br>4. A significant increase in quality, as in the recovery of a former athlete's performance after an injury.<br>5. In computing, the process of regaining access to data or systems after a crash or failure.
A person who commits treason or betrays their trust, obligations, or duties.<br><br>Example: "The king declared the recreant to be an outcast from society."<br><br>In modern language, it can also refer to someone who is cowardly, dishonorable, or unprincipled.<br><br>Example: "The recreant politician was exposed for his deceitful behavior and lost the public's trust."
Used to describe activities or things that are done for enjoyment or leisure rather than for work or school.
People who engage in recreational activities or hobbies for enjoyment in their free time.