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shiftless Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: SH IH1 F T L IH0 S

What Does Shiftless Mean?

As an adjective, shiftless means Lazy, unmotivated. It can also mean Untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job.

Shiftless at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsunambitious and ambitionless
Comparative / superlativemore shiftless, most shiftless

Shiftless Definition (Adjective)

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

Synonyms of Shiftless

Shiftless synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Shiftless

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Shiftless in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

shiftless (comparative more shiftless, superlative most shiftless)

Origin of Shiftless

From shift + -less.

Common Questions About Shiftless

What part of speech is shiftless?

Shiftless is an adjective.

What is another word for shiftless?

Words with a similar meaning to shiftless include unambitious and ambitionless. See the full list of shiftless synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of shiftless?

The comparative form is more shiftless and the superlative form is most shiftless.

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