Definition of Truant

one who skips something important

Examples of Truant in a sentence

Because my son was angry with his teachers, he decided he was going to be a truant and skip school all week.  🔊

Since Gail is the office truant, she usually skips all of the mandatory office meetings.  🔊

The soldier who left base without permission is a truant who is always trying to avoid performing his duties.  🔊

The truant hid in the park to avoid taking his midterm exams.  🔊

The counselor will talk to the school truant to see why he is constantly missing days.  🔊

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