What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lazy
Example
He is too lazy to clean his room. [lazy: adjective]
Example
I feel so lazy today, I don't want to do anything. [lazy: adjective]
shiftless
Example
He's a shiftless worker who never shows up on time. [shiftless: adjective]
Example
She's been living a shiftless life, without any goals or aspirations. [shiftless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lazy is more common and versatile than shiftless in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lazy and shiftless?
Shiftless is less common and more formal than lazy, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.
