100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "goldbrick"

Definition

Goldbrick is a common noun that primarily refers to a person who avoids work or responsibility, often by pretending to be ill or incapable. It can also denote something that is deceptive or worthless, particularly in a context where it is presented as valuable.

Synonyms

• Slacker
• Lazybones
• Freeloader
• Shirker
• Idler
• Deadbeat
• Goldbricker (alternative form)

Antonyms

• Hardworker
• Overachiever
• Go-getter
• Achiever
• Diligent person

Examples

1. He decided to goldbrick instead of completing his project on time.
2. Everyone knew she would goldbrick her way through the week.
3. If you continue to goldbrick, you might lose your job.
4. The manager caught him trying to goldbrick during the meeting.
5. It's frustrating to see someone goldbrick while others work hard.
6. She was accused of trying to goldbrick her responsibilities.
7. Rather than help, he chose to goldbrick and leave his teammates to struggle.
8. The teacher warned him not to goldbrick his studies if he wanted to pass.
9. He has a reputation for always trying to goldbrick his way out of chores.
10. When asked to do extra work, she would often goldbrick and make excuses.
11. The project fell behind schedule because several team members decided to goldbrick.
12. They knew he would goldbrick when it came time for the presentation.
13. If you keep trying to goldbrick, you're going to face consequences.
14. The boss was frustrated with those who would goldbrick instead of contribute.
15. He managed to goldbrick his way through the entire summer job.
16. She was caught trying to goldbrick during the group project.
17. If you want to succeed, you can't afford to goldbrick.
18. The team lost their lead because some players chose to goldbrick.
19. You can't just goldbrick and expect everyone else to pick up the slack.
20. He had a habit of trying to goldbrick whenever there was hard work involved.
21. Alarmed by the lack of effort, the coach warned the players not to goldbrick.
22. They quickly realized he was just going to goldbrick and not put in any effort.
23. She tried to goldbrick her way through the training session.
24. The project was doomed to fail as long as he continued to goldbrick.
25. He thought he could goldbrick his way to an easy life, but it backfired.
26. The committee was tired of members who would only goldbrick during meetings.
27. She has been known to goldbrick her way out of accountability.
28. His tendency to goldbrick was starting to affect team morale.
29. They didn't want to be associated with someone who would goldbrick.
30. The deadline loomed, and he couldn't afford to goldbrick any longer.
31. She was always on the lookout for ways to goldbrick her workload.
32. His friends advised him not to goldbrick if he wanted to pass the class.
33. The boss finally lost patience with employees who continued to goldbrick.
34. It's easy to goldbrick when you know others will do the work.
35. He was reprimanded for trying to goldbrick during the review process.
36. She decided to stop trying to goldbrick and actually contribute.
37. The group project suffered because one member chose to goldbrick.
38. He often tried to goldbrick when it was time to clean up.
39. The students were warned against attempting to goldbrick during exams.
40. She would goldbrick whenever she was asked to volunteer for tasks.
41. The company had a strict policy against employees who goldbrick.
42. He could no longer afford to goldbrick if he wanted to keep his job.
43. The investors were unhappy with those who would goldbrick their responsibilities.
44. He thought he could goldbrick his way through life, but it didn't work out.
45. The team was penalized for some players choosing to goldbrick.
46. It was obvious he was trying to goldbrick when asked to step up.
47. They learned the hard way that goldbricking leads to missed opportunities.
48. The coach was frustrated by the players who would goldbrick during practice.
49. She made a conscious effort not to goldbrick during her internship.
50. He realized that goldbricking only made his workload heavier later.
51. The supervisor encouraged everyone to avoid goldbricking.
52. He was known for trying to goldbrick whenever the workload increased.
53. It was disappointing to see her choose to goldbrick rather than help.
54. They vowed not to let anyone goldbrick their efforts.
55. He learned that trying to goldbrick would only hurt his reputation.
56. The group was determined to avoid any members who might goldbrick.
57. She felt guilty for wanting to goldbrick during the tough project.
58. The team lost credibility because of those who decided to goldbrick.
59. He couldn't goldbrick anymore without consequences.
60. She had to step in when others tried to goldbrick the task.
61. His habit of goldbricking was becoming a serious problem.
62. The company valued hard work and had no tolerance for those who goldbrick.
63. The project was delayed due to several members choosing to goldbrick.
64. It's not acceptable to goldbrick, especially in a team environment.
65. He was caught trying to goldbrick during the important meeting.
66. Her friends warned her not to goldbrick in her studies.
67. The boss encouraged everyone to contribute and not goldbrick.
68. The team was losing its edge because some players chose to goldbrick.
69. He was reprimanded for attempting to goldbrick during the training.
70. She realized that goldbricking would only lead to more work later.
71. The committee decided to address members who were trying to goldbrick.
72. He thought he could goldbrick his way to success, but it backfired.
73. It's frustrating to see someone goldbrick while others work hard.
74. The supervisor had zero tolerance for anyone who would goldbrick.
75. He learned that goldbricking only leads to missed deadlines.
76. The group was determined to finish strong without anyone trying to goldbrick.
77. She made a point not to goldbrick during her performance review.
78. The manager warned against employees who would goldbrick.
79. He felt guilty for wanting to goldbrick his responsibilities.
80. The project suffered because of those who decided to goldbrick.
81. He realized that trying to goldbrick would only hurt his career.
82. The team morale suffered when members chose to goldbrick.
83. The coach encouraged his players to avoid goldbricking at all costs.
84. It's important to stay motivated and not goldbrick your commitments.
85. He was reprimanded for trying to goldbrick during the project.
86. Her coworkers were frustrated by her tendency to goldbrick.
87. The group decided to confront those who were trying to goldbrick.
88. He was warned that goldbricking would lead to serious consequences.
89. The team’s performance suffered due to several members goldbricking.
90. She learned that goldbricking only makes things worse in the long run.
91. The manager was tired of employees who would goldbrick.
92. He decided to step up instead of trying to goldbrick.
93. It was disappointing to see her choose to goldbrick instead of help.
94. The group vowed to support each other and not allow anyone to goldbrick.
95. He was caught trying to goldbrick during the evaluation period.
96. Her friends encouraged her not to goldbrick in her studies.
97. The project was delayed because of those who decided to goldbrick.
98. He knew that goldbricking would lead to more work later on.
99. The team lost credibility because some members chose to goldbrick.
100. She felt guilty for wanting to goldbrick during the tough project.