Inactive and Shiftless

Inactive

Inactive adjective - Slow to move or act.
Usage example: it's easiest to catch snakes early in the morning, while they're still cold and inactive

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

Nearby Words: inactivity, inaction, inactively

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty
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