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shirker Synonyms

Another word for shirker

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who habitually avoids, evades, or neglects their duties, work, or responsibilities.

Usage Example

"The project manager warned that anyone acting as a slacker during the busy season would face disciplinary review."

Strongest
slacker
malingerer
Strong
idler
loafer
layabout
skiver
goldbrick
deadbeat
truant
sluggard

Opposites of shirker

The opposite of shirker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

workhorse
striver
toiler
go-getter
workaholic
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• Nearby Words

shiraz
shire
shirk
shirker
shirred
shirt
shirtdress

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shirker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shirker
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