Shiftless
adjective
Someone who is lazy and lacks ambition or drive.
He was perceived as a shiftless person because he never took any initiative to improve his life.
Often appears as...
- shiftless individual
- shiftless behavior
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Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is not resourceful or efficient.
His shiftless management style led to the downfall of the company.
Often appears as...
- shiftless manager
- shiftless approach
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is lazy and lacks ambition or drive.
He was perceived as a shiftless person because he never took any initiative to improve his life.
Often appears as...
- shiftless individual
- shiftless behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is not resourceful or efficient.
His shiftless management style led to the downfall of the company.
Often appears as...
- shiftless manager
- shiftless approach
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Considered offensive to call someone directly, often seen as a strong insult.
It would be rude to publicly describe him as shiftless.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Description
Used informally, usually among friends or in a casual setting.
My brother's a bit shiftless these days, always playing games.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can subtly imply someone has potential but isn't using it.
She's smart but rather shiftless; she could do more if she tried.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Considered offensive to call someone directly, often seen as a strong insult.
It would be rude to publicly describe him as shiftless.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Description
Used informally, usually among friends or in a casual setting.
My brother's a bit shiftless these days, always playing games.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can subtly imply someone has potential but isn't using it.
She's smart but rather shiftless; she could do more if she tried.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Considered offensive to call someone directly, often seen as a strong insult.
It would be rude to publicly describe him as shiftless.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Description
Used informally, usually among friends or in a casual setting.
My brother's a bit shiftless these days, always playing games.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can subtly imply someone has potential but isn't using it.
She's smart but rather shiftless; she could do more if she tried.
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Quote examples
Gwen Moore
American Politician
I was once a welfare recipient and am very aware of the successes and failures of this critical safety net. There are those that would have us believe that those receiving TANF benefits are lazy, shiftless, freeloaders who are just sitting around thinking of another way to suckle from the government teat.
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Jay London
American Comedian
My boss told me to get my butt in gear. I told him I was shiftless.
Quote examples
Gwen Moore
American Politician
I was once a welfare recipient and am very aware of the successes and failures of this critical safety net. There are those that would have us believe that those receiving TANF benefits are lazy, shiftless, freeloaders who are just sitting around thinking of another way to suckle from the government teat.
Quote examples
Jay London
American Comedian
My boss told me to get my butt in gear. I told him I was shiftless.
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