Malingerer

usgb/məˈlɪŋɡərər/
noun

A person who pretends to be ill, injured, or unable to work in order to avoid doing anything.

Tom is a malingerer who always fakes illness to avoid going to work.
Visual representation of "malingerer" - A person who pretends to be ill, injured, or unable to work in order to avoid doing anything

Often appears as...

  • accused of being a malingerer
  • suspected malingerer

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Implies dishonesty and a lack of integrity, suggesting deliberate deception.

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She was branded a malingerer after skipping numerous shifts.
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Medical Context

Often used in relation to avoiding work or duties by feigning medical conditions.

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The company doctor confirmed he wasn't a malingerer, but actually sick.
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Not Criminal

While negative, 'malingerer' does not imply a criminal act, but rather a moral failing.

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Despite rumors of being a malingerer, no legal action was taken.
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