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shiftlessness Synonyms

Another word for shiftlessness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of lacking ambition, energy, resourcefulness, or purpose; habitual laziness or idleness.

Usage Example

"His chronic laziness frustrated his mentors, who knew he possessed the talent to succeed if he only applied himself."

Strongest
laziness
indolence
idleness
Strong
slothfulness
sloth
fecklessness
aimlessness
lethargy
inertness

Opposites of shiftlessness

The opposite of shiftlessness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

industriousness
diligence
ambition
resourcefulness
initiative
assiduity
enterprise
drive
See all opposites of shiftlessness

• Nearby Words

shiftily
shiftiness
shiftless
shiftlessness
shiftwork
shifty
shiitake

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shiftlessness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shiftlessness
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