Foolish and Shiftless

Foolish

Foolish adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

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

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty
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