Shiftless and Sleepy

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Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

Usage example: shiftless spongers who never thought to do anything for themselves

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

Nearby Word: shifty

Sleepy adjective - Slow to move or act.

Usage example: a sleepy little town on the coast

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Shiftless and sleepy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shiftless" instead an adjective "Sleepy".

Nearby Words: sleep, sleeping, sleeper, sleepless, sleepiness

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