Fustian and Shiftless

Fustian

Fustian adjective - Marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases.

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

Nearby Word: fust

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty
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