shiftlessness

/ˈʃɪftləsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being lazy and lacking ambition.
    • His shiftlessness frustrated his parents, who wanted him to succeed.
    • The manager was tired of the shiftlessness shown by the employees.
    • Shiftlessness often leads to missed opportunities and regret.
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