Dishonest and Shiftless

Dishonest

Dishonest adjective - Telling or containing lies.

Shiftless and dishonest are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shiftless" with "Dishonest", this adjectives are similar.

Nearby Words: dishonesty, dishonestly

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty

Both words in one sentence

  • Abhorrent Admirer Sherry from Out There finds her admirer Clayton fairly abhorrent, and while he has many flaws (surly, shiftless, dishonest, alcoholic), the other notable female characters seem to like him.
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