slacker

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht straff, fest oder gespannt ist; auch mangelnde Strenge oder Sorgfalt.

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.

   Schlaff

   • 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.

   Synonymeflaccidlaxlimplooserelaxedsagging

   Antonymestretchedtauttensetight

2. Flowing with little speedB2formal

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

   Träge

   • 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.

   Synonymecalmquietslowsluggishstagnantstill

   Antonymefastquickrapidrushingswift

3. Lacking in rigor or strictnessB2formal

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

   Nachlässig, nicht streng

   • 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.

   Synonymecarelessinattentivelaxlenientlooseneglectfulnegligentremisssloppy

   Antonymecarefulconscientiousdiligentdisciplinedexactingmeticulousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die Arbeit, Verantwortung oder Pflichten vermeidet, insbesondere jemanden, der sich vor Verpflichtungen wie dem Militärdienst in Kriegszeiten zu drücken versucht.

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.

   Faule oder unverantwortliche Person

   • 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.

   Synonymecouch potatodeadbeatidlerlayaboutlazybonesloafermalingerershirkersluggard

   Antonymeachievergo-getterhard workerworkhorse

2. Draft dodgerC1informalamerican

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

   Drückeberger

   • 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.

   Synonymedodgerdraft dodgerdraft evadershirker

   Antonymeenlisteepatriotvolunteer