absenteeism

[ ab-suhn-tee-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.:

   rising absenteeism in the industry.

2. the practice of being an absentee landlord.

absenteeism

/ ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm /

noun

1. persistent absence from work, school, etc

absenteeism

1. Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of absenteeism¹

First recorded in 1820–30; absentee + -ism

Example Sentences

Among the different problems the act attempts to address is the problem of chronic absenteeism [PDF].

From The Daily Beast

Plus, studies have shown that, by meeting nursing women's needs, employers can lower rates of absenteeism and turnover.

From The Daily Beast

This, or else a tactful absenteeism, became their custom whenever licencing matters came up to be discussed.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet there were many sources of weakness in the scheme of government—divided authority, absenteeism, personal unfitness.

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Absenteeism is no new complaint; Adam Smith discussed proposals for an absentee-tax.

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No men profess to lament absenteeism more than the priests and agitators.

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But in truth there is very little work to be had; for the curse of absenteeism sits heavily on the West.

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