What does shiftlessness mean?

Definitions for shiftlessness
shift·less·ness

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. shiftlessnessnoun

    a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition

Wiktionary

  1. shiftlessnessnoun

    The property of being shiftless.

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  1. shiftlessness

    Shiftlessness refers to a lack of ambition, motivation, or initiative. It is characterized by an unwillingness to work, make decisions, or spend effort. Those who are shiftless often lack direction in life and may be seen as lazy or aimless. This term can be applied to individuals as well as actions, attitudes, or behaviors.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shiftlessness in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shiftlessness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of shiftlessness in a Sentence

  1. Robertson Davies:

    Many a promising career has been wrecked by marrying the wrong sort of woman. The right sort of woman can distinguish between Creative Lassitude and plain shiftlessness.

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