How Do You Spell MALINGER?

Pronunciation: [mɐlˈɪŋɡə] (IPA)

The word "malinger" is spelled with two syllables and four letters, pronounced /məˈlɪŋɡər/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a clear "l" sound. The second syllable starts with an "i" sound and then is followed by "ng" and "er." It means to feign illness or injury in order to avoid work or responsibilities. Correctly spelling this word may prove challenging due to the unusual combination of letters, but remembering the IPA transcription and breaking it down syllable by syllable can help.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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MALINGER Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "malinger" is a verb that refers to the act of intentionally pretending or exaggerating illness, injury, or physical/mental weakness in order to avoid work, duty, or other responsibilities. It is an intentional and deceptive behavior employed to shirk one's obligations or evade unpleasant tasks.

    When someone malingers, they feign symptoms of sickness or disability, generally with the goal of obtaining sympathy, special treatment, or excusing themselves from specific responsibilities, such as attending school or work. Such behavior can include creating fictitious ailments or intensifying minor discomforts to appear genuinely unwell. While malingerers may convince others of their physical or emotional distress, they themselves know that they are fabricating or overplaying their symptoms.

    The term "malinger" is often used in the context of medical and military settings, where individuals attempt to deceive healthcare professionals or superiors about their well-being, hindering their ability to perform normal duties. It carries a negative connotation, as it implies dishonesty, laziness, and a lack of integrity in attempting to avoid personal responsibilities. The act of malingering is generally frowned upon as it displays a lack of commitment, jeopardizes trust, and disrupts the smooth functioning of systems that rely on individuals to fulfill their obligations.

  2. To sham; to feign an illness, usually in order to escape work or excite sympathy.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To feign illness; in mil. or nav. lang., to protract or pretend disease in order to avoid duty.
    • Act of one who feigns himself sick in order to escape duty.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MALINGER

Etymology of MALINGER

The word "malinger" comes from the French term "malingre", which means "unhealthy" or "sickly". This term originated from the Old French word "maisnil", meaning "beggar's malingering". The Old French word itself derived from the Latin "mansionile", referring to the dwelling of a household manager. Over time, "malingre" evolved to encompass the idea of feigning illness or pretending to be unwell. In the 18th century, during the early modern English period, "malinger" entered the English language as a verb, maintaining its meaning of pretending or exaggerating illness to avoid work or responsibilities.

Similar spelling words for MALINGER

Conjugate verb Malinger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have malingered
you would have malingered
he/she/it would have malingered
we would have malingered
they would have malingered
I would have malinger
you would have malinger
he/she/it would have malinger
we would have malinger
they would have malinger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been malingering
you would have been malingering
he/she/it would have been malingering
we would have been malingering
they would have been malingering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would malinger
you would malinger
he/she/it would malinger
we would malinger
they would malinger

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be malingering
you would be malingering
he/she/it would be malingering
we would be malingering
they would be malingering

FUTURE

I will malinger
you will malinger
he/she/it will malinger
we will malinger
they will malinger

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be malingering
you will be malingering
he/she/it will be malingering
we will be malingering
they will be malingering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have malingered
you will have malingered
he/she/it will have malingered
we will have malingered
they will have malingered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been malingering
you will have been malingering
he/she/it will have been malingering
we will have been malingering
they will have been malingering

IMPERATIVE

you malinger
we let´s malinger

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to malinger

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was malingering
you were malingering
he/she/it was malingering
we were malingering
they were malingering

PAST PARTICIPLE

malingered

PAST PERFECT

I had malingered
you had malingered
he/she/it had malingered
we had malingered
they had malingered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been malingering
you had been malingering
he/she/it had been malingering
we had been malingering
they had been malingering

PRESENT

I malinger
you malinger
he/she/it malingers
we malinger
they malinger

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am malingering
you are malingering
he/she/it is malingering
we are malingering
they are malingering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

malingering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have malingered
you have malingered
he/she/it has malingered
we have malingered
they have malingered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been malingering
you have been malingering
he/she/it has been malingering
we have been malingering
they have been malingering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it malinger

SIMPLE PAST

I malingered
you malingered
he/she/it malingered
we malingered
they malingered

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