deadbeat
word
Definition
A deadbeat is a person who avoids work or responsibilities, especially someone who does not pay their debts or support their family.
Usage & Nuances
"Deadbeat" is informal and usually negative, often used for someone repeatedly neglecting financial or family obligations (like a "deadbeat dad"). It’s not used for someone simply lazy—focus is on irresponsibility.
Spanish: parásito - vago - irresponsablePortuguese (BR): caloteiro - folgado - preguiçosoPortuguese (PT): caloteiro - preguiçoso - vadioChinese (Simplified): 懒汉 - 赖账的人Chinese (Traditional): 懶漢 - 賴帳的人Hindi: आलसी व्यक्ति - निकम्माArabic: متقاعس - كسول - عاطلBengali: অলস - দায়িত্বজ্ঞানহীন ব্যক্তিRussian: трутень - безответственный человекJapanese: 責任感のない人 - ヒモVietnamese: kẻ vô trách nhiệm - kẻ ăn bámKorean: 무책임한 사람 - 빚을 안 갚는 사람Turkish: sorumsuz - asalakUrdu: کام چور - غیر ذمہ دار شخصIndonesian: pemalas - orang yang tidak bertanggung jawab
Example Sentences
He is a deadbeat who never pays his bills.
basic
Nobody wants to hire a deadbeat.
basic
The landlord was tired of dealing with deadbeats.
basic
Don't be such a deadbeat—help out around the house for once!
natural
Everyone knows Jake is a deadbeat dad—he never visits his kids.
natural
My roommate turned out to be a total deadbeat and left me with all the rent.
natural