Shiftless — synonyms, definition

1. shiftless (a)

good-for-nothing helpless idle improvident incapable indolent inefficient inexpert lackadaisical lavish neglectful prodigal slothful sluggish unaccountable undependable unfit wasteful

2. shiftless (Adjective)

shiftless (Adjective) — Lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy. ex. "a shiftless student" ex. "studied in a shiftless way"