Destitute and Shiftless

Destitute

Destitute adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.

Shiftless and destitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shiftless" instead an adjective "Destitute".

Nearby Words: destitution, destituted

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

Destitute and shiftless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destitute" instead an adjective "Shiftless".

Nearby Word: shifty

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