Powerless and Shiftless

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Powerless adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.

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

Nearby Words: power, powerful, powerfully

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty

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