Learn English – Word to describe a person who always tries to find excuses to not do something

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Is there a word to describe a person who always tries to find excuses to not do something even if they end up doing it. The reason behind this could be laziness or no interest.

Also is there a word for a person who always throws excuses regardless of situations.

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Two words suggest themselves. One is skiver:-

n. Chiefly British Slang A person who avoids work or duty.

[American Heritage Dictionary via the Free Dictionary]

The other is (as FumbleFingers noted) shirker:-

v. shirked, shirk·ing, shirks

v.tr. To avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).

v.intr. To avoid work or duty.

[American Heritage Dictionary via the Free Dictionary]

The latter has the advantage that the person doing it may frequently be found in the shirker's hole, (which I am astounded to find no references for on teh interwebz).

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