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Malingerer
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an individual who feigns incompetence or illness just so they would not have to do something
Example
Sports coaches saw straight through obvious malingerers feigning minor injuries to get out of practice.
The sergeant suspected Private Johnson was a malingerer always finding excuses to avoid difficult tasks.
Co-workers grew frustrated with their colleague who was clearly a malingerer based on frequent Friday call-outs.
Teachers identified the disruptive student as a malingerer unwilling to participate in class activities.
