"Shirked" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shirked" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Shirked

"Shirked" Meaning

To move aside or depart from a responsibility or duty, often in a way that is unfastidious or irresponsible.

"Shirked" Examples

Examples of the word "shirked"

1. Verb form

- By making excuses, John kept shirking his responsibilities at work. The manager eventually gave him a warning.

2. Verb form

- People have been shirking their duties as students, which has led to a poor academic performance.

3. Verb form

- Rita realized she had been shirking her friendship with her old buddy and decided to organize a get-together.

4. Verb form

- Eventually, after years of shirking her responsibilities, she decided to take control and tackle the projects she had been avoiding.

5. Verb form

- Many feel that several companies have been shirking their social responsibilities towards the environment.

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Shirataki

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Shires

Shires are geographical and administrative divisions in several countries, including the United Kingdom. They are usually used to refer to large rural areas with a single administrative center. In England, for example, the counties are often referred to as shires. In the context of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, there are nine regions of Middle-earth known as the Shire, but these are not actual counties, rather distinct regions inhabited by hobbits (small human-like creatures). In general, the term "shire" refers to a rural area or a county with a strong geographical identity.

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Shirker

A person who deliberately avoids work, especially military service. Example: "The shirker was caught by his commanding officer and sentenced to extra duty." Synonyms: slacker, malingerer, dodger Antonyms: worker, diligent, diligent

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Shirking

Shirks

Refuses to do or perform something, often in a lazy or cowardly way. (Verb) Example: "He shirks his responsibilities and never takes on any extra work."