
Deadbeat
Negative Tone
The term 'deadbeat' is often used with a strong negative tone to express disapproval.
Don't trust him with money, he's a complete deadbeat.
Personal Relationships
'Deadbeat' can damage relationships if used to label someone, as it implies unreliability.
My sister called her boyfriend a deadbeat, and they broke up.
Avoid in Formality
Not suitable for formal contexts; use more polite terms like 'financially irresponsible' instead.
In the business meeting, we referred to the client as 'financially unreliable,' not a 'deadbeat.'
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