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Webster 1913 Edition

Shiftless

Shift′less

,
Adj.
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.
–
Shift′less-ly
,
adv.
–
Shift′less-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Shiftless

SHIFT'LESS

,
Adj.
Destitute of expedients, or not resorting to successful expedients; wanting means to act or live; as a shiftless fellow.

Definition 2024

shiftless

shiftless

English

Adjective

shiftless ‎(comparative more shiftless, superlative most shiftless)

  1. lazy, unmotivated
  2. untrustworthy as a result of being incompetent at the job

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