shiftless (Meaning)
shiftless (s)
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
shiftless (a.)
Destitute of expedients, or not using successful expedients; characterized by failure, especially by failure to provide for one's own support, through negligence or incapacity; hence, lazy; improvident; thriftless; as, a shiftless fellow; shiftless management.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shiftless
shiftless Sentence Examples
- The shiftless employee refused to lift a finger, leaving his colleagues to shoulder the workload.
- Her shiftless nature prevented her from holding a steady job and led to chronic financial instability.
- The shiftless student failed to study for exams, resulting in abysmal grades.
- The shiftless father neglected his family, leaving them in a state of poverty.
- The shiftless athlete lacked the motivation to train, causing him to fall behind his competitors.
- The shiftless politician made empty promises and failed to deliver on his commitments.
- The shiftless artist refused to work on his craft, squandering his talent.
- The shiftless gambler lost everything he had, becoming a burden on his family.
- The shiftless community leader failed to inspire progress, leaving the town stagnant.
- The shiftless teacher neglected her students, creating a chaotic and unproductive learning environment.
FAQs About the word shiftless
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazyDestitute of expedients, or not using successful expedients; characterized by failure, especiall
idle,lazy, slothful, sleepy,indolent, dull, supine, inert,apathetic, lazyish
enterprising, ambitious,industrious, industrious, ambitious, enterprising, active, zealous, lively, energetic
The shiftless employee refused to lift a finger, leaving his colleagues to shoulder the workload.
Her shiftless nature prevented her from holding a steady job and led to chronic financial instability.
The shiftless student failed to study for exams, resulting in abysmal grades.
The shiftless father neglected his family, leaving them in a state of poverty.
