slacker

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не является тугим, плотным или напряжённым; также может относиться к отсутствию строгости или усердия.esSe refiere a algo que no está tenso, firme o apretado; también puede indicar falta de rigor, esfuerzo o intensidad.frQualifie quelque chose qui n'est pas tendu, serré ou raide ; peut aussi désigner un manque de rigueur ou de zèle.deBezeichnet etwas, das nicht straff, fest oder gespannt ist; auch mangelnde Strenge oder Sorgfalt.ptDescreve algo que não está esticado, apertado ou tenso; também pode se referir à falta de rigor, esforço ou cuidado.zh形容某物不紧、不密实或不绷紧；也可指缺乏严格性或努力程度不足。arيصف شيئًا غير مشدود أو غير محكم أو غير متوتر؛ وقد يشير أيضًا إلى قلة الصرامة أو الاجتهاد.

1. Not tense or taut B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСлабыйesFlojo, no tensofrdétendu, non tendudeSchlaffptFrouxozh松弛的arرَخْو

   Synonyms: flaccidlaxlimplooserelaxedsagging

   Antonyms: stretchedtauttensetight

2. Flowing with little speed B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМедленныйesFlujo lento o mínima corrientefrQuasi-immobile (en parlant de l'eau ou du courant)deTrägeptLentozh缓慢的arبطيء الجريان

   Synonyms: calmquietslowsluggishstagnantstill

   Antonyms: fastquickrapidrushingswift

3. Lacking in rigor or strictness B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНестрогийesFalto de rigor o severidadfrrelâchédeNachlässig, nicht strengptFrouxozh松懈arغير صارم

   Synonyms: carelessinattentivelaxlenientlooseneglectfulnegligentremisssloppy

   Antonyms: carefulconscientiousdiligentdisciplinedexactingmeticulousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

• slacker comparative form
• slackest superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который избегает работы, ответственности или обязанностей, особенно того, кто пытается уклониться от обязательств, таких как военная служба в военное время.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que evita el trabajo, la responsabilidad o las obligaciones, especialmente alguien que intenta eludir compromisos como el servicio militar en tiempos de guerra.frNom désignant une personne qui évite le travail, les responsabilités ou les obligations, en particulier celle qui cherche à se soustraire à ses devoirs, comme le service militaire en temps de guerre.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die Arbeit, Verantwortung oder Pflichten vermeidet, insbesondere jemanden, der sich vor Verpflichtungen wie dem Militärdienst in Kriegszeiten zu drücken versucht.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que evita trabalhar, assumir responsabilidades ou cumprir obrigações; também se aplica a quem foge de deveres como o serviço militar em tempo de guerra.zh指逃避工作、责任或义务的人，尤指试图逃避兵役等战时义务的人；也泛指懒惰、游手好闲的人。arاسم يدل على شخص يتجنب العمل أو المسؤولية أو الواجبات، ولا سيما من يتهرب من الالتزامات كالخدمة العسكرية في زمن الحرب.

1. Lazy or irresponsible person B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛенивый или безответственный человекesholgazán, vagofrPersonne paresseuse ou irresponsabledeFaule oder unverantwortliche PersonptPessoa preguiçosa ou irresponsávelzh懒惰或不负责任的人arشخص كسول أو غير مسؤول

   Synonyms: couch potatodeadbeatidlerlayaboutlazybonesloafermalingerershirkersluggard

   Antonyms: achievergo-getterhard workerworkhorse

2. Draft dodger C1 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruУклонистesPrófugo del servicio militarfrréfractaire (à la conscription)deDrückebergerptRefratário ao serviço militarzh逃兵役者arالمتهرب من الخدمة العسكرية

   Synonyms: dodgerdraft dodgerdraft evadershirker

   Antonyms: enlisteepatriotvolunteer

• slackers plural form
• slackers' possessive plural form
• slacker's possessive singular form