shiftless

Definitions

Lacking ambition, initiative, or purpose; lazy.

Inefficient or incapable of managing one's affairs.

Examples

The landlord grew tired of his shiftless tenant who refused to look for a job.

He was a shiftless character who spent his days lounging on the porch instead of helping with the farm work.

Despite his potential, his shiftless attitude prevented him from ever achieving his career goals.

Synonyms

lazy indolent slothful idle lackadaisical lethargic sluggish

Antonyms

ambitious industrious diligent energetic hardworking enterprising motivated