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SHIFTLESSNESS

\ʃˈɪftləsnəs], \ʃˈɪftləsnəs], \ʃ_ˈɪ_f_t_l_ə_s_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SHIFTLESSNESS

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A state of being shiftless.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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