Definitions
- Describing a person who avoids work or physical activity. - Referring to a lack of motivation or energy to complete tasks. - Talking about a slow or relaxed pace of life.
- Describing a person who is unwilling to work or make an effort. - Referring to a lack of ambition or drive to succeed. - Talking about a person who is unreliable or irresponsible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of motivation or effort.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or their behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lazy is more commonly used than shiftless in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Lazy is associated with a lack of physical activity or work, while shiftless implies a lack of ambition or drive.
- 3Responsibility: Lazy may simply refer to a temporary state, while shiftless implies a more permanent trait.
- 4Formality: Shiftless is less common and more formal than lazy.
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Remember this!
Lazy and shiftless are synonyms that describe a lack of motivation or effort. However, lazy is more commonly used and refers to a temporary state of inactivity or a relaxed pace of life. In contrast, shiftless implies a more permanent trait of being unreliable, irresponsible, or lacking ambition.
