Thesaurus

shiftlessness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of shiftlessness

an inclination not to do work or engage in activities

with the start of the warm weather, combating the studentsʼ shiftlessness was a constant ordeal

Synonyms of shiftlessness

idleness, indolence, inertia, laziness, sloth

Words Related to shiftlessness

apathy, languor, lassitude, lethargy, listlessness, sluggishness, supineness

dallying, goldbricking, loafing, lolling, lounging

Near Antonyms of shiftlessness

ambition, enterprise, go, hustle, initiative

assiduity, assiduousness, diligence, perseverance

animation, briskness, energy, exuberance, jazziness, liveliness, lustiness, pep, peppiness, robustness, sprightliness, vibrancy, vigor, vim, vitality, vivacity

Antonyms of shiftlessness

drive, industriousness, industry

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up shiftlessness? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

tergiversation

evasion of direct action or statement

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games