Shiftless and Unable

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty

Unable

Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

Shiftless and unable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shiftless" instead an adjective "Unable".
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