What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
laziest
Example
He is the laziest person I know. [laziest: superlative adjective]
Example
She spent the whole day in bed, being the laziest she's ever been. [laziest: adjective]
shiftless
Example
He's a shiftless employee who never takes on any extra work. [shiftless: adjective]
Example
She's been called shiftless by her boss for not meeting deadlines. [shiftless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Laziest is more commonly used than shiftless in everyday language. Laziest is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while shiftless is less common and has a more specific connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between laziest and shiftless?
Both laziest and shiftless are informal words and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.
