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

Each year the state economy loses $1.3 billion due to absenteeism and turnover from childcare struggles. —Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

To better position the organization for greater outcomes in graduation rates and decreasing absenteeism, the nonprofit recently added new team members and expanded to new offices in Coral Gables. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025

But here in Tarrant County, children suffer from asthma at more than three times that rate, according to a 2012 study of the links between asthma and social problems like school absenteeism and low academic performance by researchers at UT Arlington. —Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025

Build Accountability Systems To Prevent Burnout Burnout can reduce performance, raise absenteeism and accelerate turnover. —Amareen Dhaliwal, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

absentee + -ism

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for absenteeism

• deism
• theism