slacking
- noun
- /ˈslækɪŋ/
- Informal
:
pereza
- His slacking on the project caused the team to miss the deadline.
That honestly, being fit and staying healthy and on top of my workout routine feels more normal to me than slacking off.
- That honestly, being fit and staying healthy and on top of my workout routine feels more normal to me than slacking off.
Examples
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Slacking during work hours can lead to serious consequences from your employer.
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She noticed a lot of slacking among her colleagues, which affected their performance.
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So a little bit of slacking off, but just a little bit too.
Synonyms
30
1.4
A tendency to avoid work and use little energy
21
4.8
Delaying tasks you should do until later
16
8.4
Not doing a duty you must do
13
7.7
Avoiding work by wasting time on other things
4
6.5
Slow, unnecessary movement or delay that wastes time
2
5.0
Spending time doing nothing instead of working
1
5.1
Not doing important tasks you must do at work
1
6.5
Avoiding work or responsibility
1
9.6
Avoiding work by pretending to be busy
1
6.1
A lack of care or strictness in work
Not doing work someone should do at their job
Not giving needed care and attention to responsibilities or people
Antonyms
How Responsible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word slacking comes from the old English word slack, which meant 'loose' or 'not tight', like a rope that hangs down without tension. So if someone is slacking, their effort is 'loose' and weak — they are avoiding work or responsibility.