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shiftless

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective shiftless has 1 sense
  1. shiftless - lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy; "a shiftless student"; "studied in a shiftless way"
    Antonym:
    ambitious (indirect, via unambitious)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Shiftless

Description:

The term "shiftless" is an adjective that typically describes someone who lacks ambition, motivation, or the willingness to work. It can also refer to an action or behavior that demonstrates laziness or a lack of initiative.

Senses:

1. Lacking ambition or motivation: When used to describe a person, "shiftless" suggests a lack of drive or ambition to pursue goals or work towards success.

Example sentence: Sarah's brother is shiftless and rarely seeks employment opportunities.

2. Demonstrating laziness or a lack of initiative: In this sense, "shiftless" describes actions or behavior that indicates a person's unwillingness to exert effort or take responsibility.

Example sentence: The shiftless employee consistently arrives late and actively avoids completing assigned tasks.

Popular Usages:

1. The shiftless behavior of the protagonist in the novel reflects his aimless and unproductive lifestyle.

2. Many criticized the government for failing to address the issue of shiftlessness among the unemployed youth.

Local Usages:

1. In the local dialect, the word "shiftless" is sometimes used to describe a person who is unreliable or lacks commitment.

2. The term is often used colloquially in the region to refer to someone who avoids hard work and lives off others' support.

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