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WORK-SHY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does work-shy mean?
• WORK-SHY (adjective)
The adjective WORK-SHY has 1 sense:
1. disinclined to work or exertion
Familiarity information: WORK-SHY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disinclined to work or exertion
Synonyms:
faineant; indolent; lazy; otiose; slothful; work-shy
Context example:
the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy
Similar:
idle (not in action or at work)
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