Futile and Shiftless

Futile

Futile adjective - Producing no results.

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

Nearby Word: futility

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty
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