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truant
This term carries a strong connotation of avoidance and delinquency, specifically regarding mandatory obligations. While it is most commonly associated with school-aged children skipping classes, it can be applied to any person avoiding a required duty. The tone is typically disciplinary or administrative, often appearing in official school reports or legal contexts.
When used as an adjective, it describes the state of being absent without authorization. In contrast, the noun form identifies the individual committing the act. Unlike "absent," which is neutral and may imply a legitimate reason for missing a commitment, "truant" explicitly implies a lack of permission and a willful evasion of responsibility.
Meanings
Examples
He was a habitual truant who spent his afternoons at the arcade.
I wonder if the teacher noticed I was truant today.
The principal called the parents of every truant student.
She felt a thrill of rebellion as a truant in the city.
You cannot keep being truant without facing consequences.
The officer spotted a group of truants hanging out near the park.
He has been truant from his duties for three days now.