Synonyms for absenteeism

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ab-suh n-tee-iz-uh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm

Définition of absenteeism

Origin : 1829, from absentee + -ism; originally in reference to landlords, especially in Ireland (absentee in this sense is in Johnson's dictionary); reference to pupils or workers is from 1922.

noun state of not being present

Example sentences :

Absenteeism is agreed on all hands to be the bane of Ireland.
Extract from : « Nuts and Nutcrackers » by Charles James Lever

It would astonish you to know the extent of the evil of "absenteeism."
Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln

The absenteeism of her Emperors was producing its inevitable result.
Extract from : « The Story of Nuremberg » by Cecil Headlam

He demanded the suppression of absenteeism; he demanded free trade.
Extract from : « The English in the West Indies » by James Anthony Froude

Two articles especially prevented, as far as possible, absenteeism.
Extract from : « At Last » by Charles Kingsley

Here appears to be a case, not of rack-renting, but of absenteeism.
Extract from : « Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) » by William Henry Hurlbert

“Absenteeism” has its compensations as well as its disadvantages.
Extract from : « Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) » by William Henry Hurlbert

In other words, rent was increased, and absenteeism became general.
Extract from : « Is Ulster Right? » by Anonymous

Let us now inquire how things stood with regard to absenteeism.
Extract from : « The Open Secret of Ireland » by T. M. Kettle

The channels through which this export of capital proceeded were absenteeism and over-taxation.
Extract from : « The Open Secret of Ireland » by T. M. Kettle

Antonyms for absenteeism

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