English Explanatory Dictionary

shiftless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

shiftless more shiftless most shiftless

Etymology

From shift + -less.

Derived words

shiftlessly shiftlessness
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