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- Dictionaryshiftless/ˈʃɪftlɪs/
adjective
- 1. characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition: "a shiftless lot of good-for-nothings"
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SHIFTLESS definition: 1. lazy and not having much determination or a clear purpose: 2. lazy and not having much…. Learn more.
The meaning of SHIFTLESS is lacking in resourcefulness : inefficient. How to use shiftless in a sentence.
lazy and not having much determination or a clear purpose: He called the young people shiftless, lazy and good-for-nothing. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not willing to work or use effort. lazy He's one of the laziest people I've ever met. indolent Some of my classmates are indolent in their health habits.
1. a. Lacking ambition or purpose; lazy: a shiftless student. b. Characterized by a lack of ambition or energy: studied in a shiftless way. 2. Lacking resourcefulness or efficiency; incompetent. [shift, expedient + -less.] shift′less·ly adv. shift′less·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Shiftless definition: lacking in resourcefulness; inefficient; lazy.. See examples of SHIFTLESS used in a sentence.
Someone who's shiftless avoids hard work at any cost, sometimes through procrastination. Do you hate getting sweaty or feeling tired at the end of a long day of labor? When volunteers are requested, do you slump in your seat instead of raising your hand? If so, you can call yourself shiftless.
If you describe someone as shiftless, you mean that they are lazy and have no desire to achieve anything.
