nounπShareA lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.""Her brother is a total deadbeat; he lives in her apartment rent-free and doesn't even bother to look for a job." "personcharacterattitudenegativesocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who defaults on debts."My neighbor is a deadbeat; he never pays his bills on time. "personfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation"The deadbeat galvanometer quickly showed the correct reading without the needle bouncing back and forth. "technicaldeviceelectronicsphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDefaulting on one's debts"He was labeled a deadbeat dad because he consistently failed to pay child support. "financebusinesseconomypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDefeated or exhausted"After running the marathon, I felt completely deadbeat and could barely walk. "conditionphysiologyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLazy or irresponsible"He's a deadbeat employee who never finishes his work on time. "characterattitudepersonmoralhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDead tired"After running the marathon, I was deadbeat and collapsed on the couch. "sensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
