shiftless

Meaning

  1. Lazy, unmotivated.
  2. Untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job.
  3. Destitute of shifts or expedients; lacking proper means.

Synonyms

worthless
B2
lazy
B2
indolent
idle
C1
helpless
C1
inert
31k
slothful
inactive
28k

poor worker

ill-fated
34k
ill-starred
impotent
C2
incapable
C1
incompetent
C1
ineffective
25k
inefficient
27k
inoperative
languid
lethargic
40k
limp
C1
nerveless
otiose
remiss
31k
slack
C1
sluggard
sluggish
27k
unable
B2
unenterprising
unenthusiastic
unfit
C2
unfortunate
B2
unskilful
useless
B1
vagabond
22k
weak
B1
weakfish

it is useless

nonenterprising

unacquisitive
unindustrious
abeyant
nonmotivated
accursed
21k
atonic
awkward
B2
enervated
flaccid
40k
futile
C2
good for nothing
hapless
33k
Translations

vaurien
malchanceux
perezoso

sünepe

uyuşuk
hilflos

uyuntu

mauvais travail

miskin

sümsük

elend
maudit
misérable
pauvre
unmotiviert
Etymology

From shift + -less.

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