Diligent and Shiftless

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Diligent adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

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Shiftless is an antonym for diligent.

Nearby Words: diligence, diligently

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

Usage example: shiftless spongers who never thought to do anything for themselves

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Diligent is an antonym for shiftless.

Nearby Word: shifty

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Shiftless and Diligent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diligent/shiftless

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