What is another word for no-shows?
Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊʃˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
"No-shows" typically refers to individuals who fail to appear for a scheduled appointment or event without prior notification. There are several other terms that can be used to refer to such individuals, including absentees, non-attendees, truants, and absent-minded individuals. These words all carry a negative connotation and suggest a lack of responsibility or reliability on the part of the individual in question. In some contexts, "no-shows" may be referred to as "ghosts" or "phantoms" to emphasize the sudden and unexpected nature of their absence. Regardless of the term used, no-shows can be frustrating and disruptive to organizers and other participants.
