absenteeism

/æbsənˈtiːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The habit or practice of being absent from work or school without a valid reason, or a person who is absent from work or school without a valid reason.

“The company was struggling with high levels of absenteeism due to the lack of job satisfaction among employees.”

Synonyms

  • skipping
  • truancy

Antonyms

  • attendance
  • punctuality