shiftless

shift·less

adj \ˈshif(t)-ləs\

Definition of SHIFTLESS

1

: lacking in resourcefulness : inefficient

2

: lacking in ambition or incentive : lazy <shiftless freeloaders>

— shift·less·ly adverb

— shift·less·ness noun

Examples of SHIFTLESS

1. <shiftless spongers who never thought to do anything for themselves>

Origin of SHIFTLESS

shift (resourcefulness)

First Known Use: 1584

Related to SHIFTLESS

Synonyms: idle, indolent, lazy, slothful

Antonyms: industrious

Related Words: apathetic, drowsy, dull, inert, languorous, lazyish, lethargic, listless, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, supine, torpid

Near Antonyms: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, zealous; active, animated, bouncing, brisk, dynamic, energetic, exuberant, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, pert, snappy, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vivacious, zippy

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