Meaning of the word shirking in English

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shirking

US /ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɜːkɪŋ/

Noun

the act of avoiding one's duty or responsibility

Example:
His constant shirking of duties led to his dismissal.
There will be no tolerance for shirking in this team.

Adjective

avoiding one's duty or responsibility; lazy or negligent

Example:
The manager warned against any shirking employees.
It was a shirking attitude that cost them the project.
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