absenteeism
noun/ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,088 most common English word
Meaning
the habit or practice of being frequently absent from work or school without good reason.
Example sentence
The manager was concerned about the high level of absenteeism among workers during the winter months.
Synonyms & related words
- truancy
- absence
- nonattendance
- skipping
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