shiftless

Synonyms

thriftless improvident imprudent wasteful prodigal

Antonyms

provident prudent careful [see shelter]

Shift"less, a. Defn: Destitute of expedients, or not using successful expedients; characterized by failure, especially by failure to provide for one's own support, through negligence or incapacity; hence, lazy; improvident; thriftless; as, a shiftless fellow; shiftless management. -- Shift"less*ly, adv. -- Shift"less*ness, n.

shiftless - Similar Words

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