absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
Examples of absenteeism in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This approach is not without consequences: burnout, declining productivity, higher turnover, and absenteeism inevitably follow.
—
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Chronic absenteeism is a nationwide phenomenon, one that is fueling falling test scores in this state and others.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
All of this comes as chronic absenteeism has been a struggle for schools in general since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Orlando Sentinel Florida schools face alarming rise in student absences since pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked high absenteeism in public schools statewide, and five years later thousands of students miss weeks of school each year.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for absenteeism
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Chronic absenteeism is a nationwide phenomenon, one that is fueling falling test scores in this state and others.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
All of this comes as chronic absenteeism has been a struggle for schools in general since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 June 2025
Orlando Sentinel Florida schools face alarming rise in student absences since pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked high absenteeism in public schools statewide, and five years later thousands of students miss weeks of school each year.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for absenteeism
Cite this Entry
“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share