slacker

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'est pas tendu, serré ou raide ; peut aussi désigner un manque de rigueur ou de zèle.

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.

   détendu, non tendu

   • 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.

   Synonymesflaccidlaxlimplooserelaxedsagging

   Antonymesstretchedtauttensetight

2. Flowing with little speedB2formal

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

   Quasi-immobile (en parlant de l'eau ou du courant)

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmquietslowsluggishstagnantstill

   Antonymesfastquickrapidrushingswift

3. Lacking in rigor or strictnessB2formal

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

   relâché

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessinattentivelaxlenientlooseneglectfulnegligentremisssloppy

   Antonymescarefulconscientiousdiligentdisciplinedexactingmeticulousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

• Nom 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.

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.

   Personne paresseuse ou irresponsable

   • 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.

   Synonymescouch potatodeadbeatidlerlayaboutlazybonesloafermalingerershirkersluggard

   Antonymesachievergo-getterhard workerworkhorse

2. Draft dodgerC1informalamerican

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

   réfractaire (à la conscription)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdodgerdraft dodgerdraft evadershirker

   Antonymesenlisteepatriotvolunteer