absentee
/ˌæbsənˈti/
noun
- A person who is expected or required to be present but is not.
- The teacher marked the absentees in the attendance book.
- The company sent reminders to all absentees who missed the training session.
- Several absentees from the meeting were asked to submit their reports by email.
- A person who regularly stays away from work, school, or duty without good reason.
- Managers are trying to reduce the number of absentees by offering flexible hours.
- The factory had a problem with chronic absentees who rarely showed up on Mondays.
- The school counselor met with the student, a frequent absentee, to discuss his attendance.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involving people who are absent, especially from voting or work.
- The state expanded its absentee voting options for the upcoming election.
- Absentee workers can still participate in team meetings via video call.
- The company introduced an absentee policy that requires a doctor's note after three days.