Pronunciation: [tɹˈuːəntɪd] (IPA) 
The word "truanted" is spelled as t-r-u-a-n-t-e-d. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈtruːəntɪd/. This word is the past tense of the verb "truant", which means to stay away from school or work without a valid reason. The '-ed' suffix is added to the infinitive form of the verb to form its past tense. The stress falls on the second syllable, 'aunt', which is pronounced as /ɔːnt/.
Truanted is an adjective that describes the action or behavior of skipping or intentionally avoiding attendance at school or some other form of compulsory education or activity. It is often used to describe individuals, particularly students or pupils, who are absent from school without a legitimate or permitted reason.
When someone truants, they purposefully choose not to attend their scheduled classes or academic obligations, either by skipping school entirely or leaving before the designated dismissal time. This behavior typically goes against the established rules and regulations of educational institutions, as regular attendance is crucial for students' intellectual and personal growth.
Truanted individuals often do so out of a desire to evade academic responsibilities, encountering unpleasant situations at school, peer pressure, lack of interest in class material, personal issues, or simply to engage in more enjoyable or leisurely activities. Truancy can have serious consequences, leading to lower academic achievement, social difficulties, legal complications, and reduced opportunities for future success.
Efforts to curb truancy involve various strategies such as parental involvement, counseling, community support, and implementing consequences for unexcused absences. Educational institutions work alongside parents, guardians, and local authorities to address the root causes of truancy and ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive academically and personally.
The word truanted is derived from the base word truant, which originated from the Middle English word truant or truaunt. It ultimately stems from the Old French word truant, meaning beggar or idler. The Old French term itself finds its roots in the derogatory Latin word torvus, meaning severe or fierce. Over time, the meaning of truant shifted to refer to a student who is absent from school without permission, giving rise to the verb form truanted.
