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truancy Synonyms

Another word for truancy

Choosing another word for truancy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action or practice of staying away from school without good reason or permission; unexcused absence from compulsory education.

Usage Example

"The school district implemented new counseling programs to reduce chronic absenteeism among high school students."

Strongest
absenteeism
Strong
hooky
nonattendance
absence
Weak
malingering

• noun (Context 2)

Neglect or avoidance of an assigned duty, responsibility, or obligation.

Usage Example

"The committee criticized his frequent shirking from important legislative sessions."

Strong
shirking
dereliction
neglect
evasion
desertion

Opposites of truancy

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

attendance
diligence
presence
compliance
devotion
punctuality
See all opposites of truancy

• Nearby Words

trove
trowel
troy
truancy
truant
truce
truck

Cite this Entry

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