Pronunciation: /ˈtru.ənt/
noun a student who stays away from school without permission
A1 The truant student skipped school and went to the park instead.
A2 The teacher scolded the truant for not attending classes regularly.
B1 The school counselor worked with truants to help them improve their attendance.
B2 The truant was caught by the truancy officer and brought back to school.
C1 The truant's parents were called in for a meeting to discuss their child's behavior.
C2 The truant's persistent absence from school raised concerns about their well-being.
adjective being absent or avoiding responsibilities
A1 The truant student skipped school again.
A2 The truant behavior of the employee led to their dismissal.
B1 The truant cat always wanders off and doesn't come home for days.
B2 The truant attitude of the team member affected the project's progress.
C1 Her truant nature made it difficult for her to hold down a steady job.
C2 The truant tendencies of the politician were exposed during the investigation.
formal The school has a strict policy for dealing with truants.
informal The truant was caught skipping class again.
slang That truant is always ditching school.
figurative His wandering mind made him a truant in his own thoughts.
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