shiftlessness (Meaning)

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shiftlessness (n)

a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition

His shiftlessness left him perpetually impoverished, unable to secure gainful employment.
The old barn stood in ruins, a testament to years of shiftlessness and neglect.
The government implemented programs to address the widespread shiftlessness among the unemployed population.
Many criticized him for his shiftlessness, believing he squandered his potential and wasted opportunities.
The shiftlessness of the town's youth was a growing concern, as they lacked ambition or motivation.
Her shiftlessness shocked her family, who had always known her to be industrious and driven.
The factory workers went on strike to protest the shiftlessness of their supervisors.
The shiftlessness of the younger generation posed a threat to the sustainability of the community.
His shiftlessness extended beyond his work life, affecting his relationships and overall well-being.
The school implemented a system of detention to deter shiftlessness and encourage students' participation.

a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition

inertia, laziness, lethargy,indolence, sloth, idleness, listlessness, lolling, sluggishness, supineness

enterprise, enterprise, ambition, initiative, ambition, initiative, industry, drive,industry, drive

His shiftlessness left him perpetually impoverished, unable to secure gainful employment.

The old barn stood in ruins, a testament to years of shiftlessness and neglect.

The government implemented programs to address the widespread shiftlessness among the unemployed population.

Many criticized him for his shiftlessness, believing he squandered his potential and wasted opportunities.