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WORK-SHY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word work-shy. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word work-shy. (close relations)
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indolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disinclined to work or exertion

• (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless

lazy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moving slowly and gently

• disinclined to work or exertion

slothful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disinclined to work or exertion

idle
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• not in action or at work

noun

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

adjective satellite

• without a basis in reason or fact

• not in active use

• silly or trivial

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not yielding a return

• not having a job

verb

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

shiftless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative

sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

sluggardly
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Like a sluggard.

faineant
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• disinclined to work or exertion

otiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• producing no result or effect

• disinclined to work or exertion

Alternatives for INDOLENT

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