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clockwatching Synonyms
Another word for clockwatching
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• noun (Context 1)
The practice of repeatedly checking the time at work or school out of boredom and a desire to leave as soon as possible.
Usage Example
"By Friday afternoon, productivity in the office had dropped to mere idling."
Strong
idling
slacking
Weak
loafing
Opposites of clockwatching
The opposite of clockwatching shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
diligence
industriousness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clockwatching. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clockwatching