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shiftless

adjective shift·less \ˈshif(t)-ləs\

: lacking ambition and energy

Full Definition of SHIFTLESS

: lacking in resourcefulness : inefficient

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

— shift·less·ly adverb

— shift·less·ness noun

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shift (resourcefulness)

First Known Use: 1584

SHIFTLESS Defined for Kids

adjective shift·less \ˈshift-ləs\

: lazy 1

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