Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shirk-responsibility
verb
/ʃɜːrk rəˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Definition
To avoid taking responsibility for something that one is expected to handle.
Examples
- He decided to shirk responsibility by not showing up for the project meeting.
- It’s not fair to shirk responsibility; everyone has a role to play.
Meaning
When a person shirks responsibility, they intentionally evade their duties or obligations, often leaving the tasks to others.
Synonyms
- evade
- neglect
- abdicate
- dodge
- shun
