Motiveless and Shiftless

Motiveless

Motiveless adjective - Occurring without motivation or provocation.

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

Nearby Word: motive

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty
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