Enterprising and Shiftless

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Enterprising adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.

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Shiftless is an antonym for enterprising.

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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Enterprising is an antonym for shiftless.

Nearby Word: shifty

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Shiftless and Enterprising. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/enterprising/shiftless

Enterprising & Shiftless. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/enterprising/shiftless>.

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