malingerer

The word “malingerer” has 4 syllables: ma-ling-er-er

It's pronounced as /məˈlɪŋɡərər/


What is synonym and antonym for malingerer?

In the thesaurus, “malingerer” has 12 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for malingerer along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for malingerer

  • beggar
  • complainer
  • dodger
  • griper
  • grouch
  • hypochondriac
  • shirker
  • slacker
  • valetudinarian
  • whiner
  • worrier
  • worrywart

Meanings of malingerer

  • noun
    1. A person who malingers.

Example Sentences

  • The boss quickly identified him as a malingerer after he took numerous sick days without proper justification.
  • No one believed the malingerer when he claimed he couldn't come to work due to illness.
  • She was labeled a malingerer by her coworkers after consistently avoiding tasks.
  • The army doesn’t tolerate malingerers who try to avoid service through false claims.
  • The teacher had to deal with several students who acted like malingerers during exam week.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms or another words to malingerer, such as: beggar, complainer, dodger, griper, grouch, hypochondriac, shirker.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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