slacker

• يصف شيئًا غير مشدود أو غير محكم أو غير متوتر؛ وقد يشير أيضًا إلى قلة الصرامة أو الاجتهاد.

Describes something that is not tight, firm, or tense; can also refer to a lack of strictness or diligence.

1. Not tense or tautB1formal

   Loose, not pulled tight; having a relaxed or loose quality.

   رَخْو

   • The rope was slack, so he tightened it.
   • Her muscles felt slack after the long massage.
   • The slack line of the flag hung limply in the still air.

   المرادفاتflaccidlaxlimplooserelaxedsagging

   الأضدادstretchedtauttensetight

2. Flowing with little speedB2formal

   Describing a period of slow or minimal movement, especially in water or tide.

   بطيء الجريان

   • The boat drifted during the slack tide.
   • We waited for the slack water before launching the kayak.
   • The current was slack near the river's bend.

   المرادفاتcalmquietslowsluggishstagnantstill

   الأضدادfastquickrapidrushingswift

3. Lacking in rigor or strictnessB2formal

   Not strict, careful, or thorough; showing a lack of discipline or effort.

   غير صارم

   • The teacher was criticized for being slack with classroom rules.
   • His slack attitude toward deadlines cost him the promotion.
   • The company's slack security measures led to a data breach.

   المرادفاتcarelessinattentivelaxlenientlooseneglectfulnegligentremisssloppy

   الأضدادcarefulconscientiousdiligentdisciplinedexactingmeticulousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

• اسم يدل على شخص يتجنب العمل أو المسؤولية أو الواجبات، ولا سيما من يتهرب من الالتزامات كالخدمة العسكرية في زمن الحرب.

A noun referring to a person who avoids work, responsibility, or duty, especially one who tries to evade obligations such as military service in wartime.

1. Lazy or irresponsible personB2informal

   A person who avoids work, effort, or responsibility, often by making excuses or procrastinating.

   شخص كسول أو غير مسؤول

   • He's such a slacker; he never finishes his assignments on time.
   • The manager warned the slackers that they would be fired if they didn't improve.
   • Don't be a slacker—help us clean up the office.

   المرادفاتcouch potatodeadbeatidlerlayaboutlazybonesloafermalingerershirkersluggard

   الأضدادachievergo-getterhard workerworkhorse

2. Draft dodgerC1informalamerican

   A person who tries to avoid mandatory military service, especially during wartime.

   المتهرب من الخدمة العسكرية

   • During the Vietnam War, many young men were labeled as slackers for evading the draft.
   • The government prosecuted those who were identified as slackers.
   • He fled the country to avoid being called a slacker.

   المرادفاتdodgerdraft dodgerdraft evadershirker

   الأضدادenlisteepatriotvolunteer