Definition of Shiftless

1. Adjective. Lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy. "Studied in a shiftless way"

Similar to: Ambitionless, Unambitious
Derivative terms: Shiftlessness

Definition of Shiftless

1. 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.

Definition of Shiftless

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shiftless

shifted maxwellian
shifter
shifter
shifters
shiftier
shiftiest
shiftily
shiftiness
shiftiness
shiftinesses
shifting
shiftings
shifting cultivation
shifting dullness
shifting pacemaker
shiftless (current term)
shiftlessly
shiftlessness
shiftlessnesses
shifts
shifty
shift register
shift to the left
shift to the right
Shiga-Kruse bacillus
Shiga bacillus
shiga bacillus
Shiga like toxin
Shiga toxin
Shigella

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