shirk

[US]/ʃɜːk/
[UK]/ʃɜːrk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. avoid work; be lazy

Phrases & Collocations

shirk responsibility

shirk duty

shirk work

shirk commitment

Example Sentences

It is dishonorable to shirk military service.

I do not shirk any responsibility in this matter.

THSR: duck, fence, parry, shirk, sidestep; equivocate

Don't shirk your responsibilities at work

She never shirks from a challenge

It's important not to shirk difficult conversations

He shirked his duty to help his friend

You can't shirk your duties as a parent

They shirked their promise to finish the project on time

She shirks exercise because she finds it boring

He always shirks his share of the household chores

Don't shirk from seeking help when you need it

It's important not to shirk difficult decisions

Real-world Examples

Do not worry about being judged to be shirking.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

If Charles was the father, he would never have shirked his responsibilities. Never.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

We’re using work to get away from the true internal work we’re shirking.

Source: The school of life

Here the rich world is shirking its duties.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Shirking my civic responsibilities as fast as I could.

Source: newsroom

BARBARA HARRISON: Did he shirk at that responsibility?

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

14. Shirking the Blame Weak-minded people have an excuse for everything, especially their bad habits.

Source: Science in Life

Instead of shirking darkness, he braves it and fights the hidden demons and monsters therein.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

Addressing a meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi Foreign Minister accused wealthy countries of shirking their responsibilities.

Source: BBC Listening Collection June 2023

Under the law, schools will bear heavier responsibilities under the " double reduction" policy rather than shirk their responsibilities.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

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