Stray and Shiftless

Stray

Stray adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

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

Nearby Words: strayed, straying

Shiftless

Shiftless adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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

Nearby Word: shifty

Mutual synonyms

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