First Known Use: 1584
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shiftless
adjective shift·less \ˈshif(t)-ləs\
: lacking ambition and energy
Full 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
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Origin of SHIFTLESS
shift (resourcefulness)
Related to SHIFTLESS
- Antonyms
- industrious
SHIFTLESSNESS Defined for Kids
shiftless
adjective shift·less \ˈshift-ləs\
Definition of SHIFTLESS for Kids
: lazy 1
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