Meanings
Lacking ambition or initiative; lazy.
ایسی شخص جس میں ہمت یا شوق کی کمی ہو؛ سست۔
کاہل
kaahil
Common Collocations
- shiftless attitude
- shiftless lifestyle
- shiftless worker
Example Sentences
He had a shiftless approach to his studies, never completing his assignments on time.
اس کا مطالعے کا انداز کاہلانہ تھا، کبھی بھی اپنے کام مکمل نہیں کرتا تھا۔
Us ka mutaala ka andaaz kaahilana tha, kabhi bhi apne kaam mukammal nahi karta tha.
The shiftless workers were often overlooked for promotions.
کاہل مزدور اکثر ترقیوں کے لئے نظر انداز کر دیے جاتے تھے۔
Kaahil mazdoor aksar taraqqiyon ke liye nazar andaaz kar diye jate the.
Her shiftless nature prevented her from achieving her goals.
اس کی کاہلانہ فطرت نے اس کو اپنے مقاصد حاصل کرنے سے روکا۔
Us ki kaahilana fitrat ne us ko apne maqasid hasil karne se roka.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'shiftless' by associating it with 'shifting' responsibilities but never doing them.
Imagine a person lounging on a couch, avoiding any work or responsibilities.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر کوئی اپنی دنیا میں ہے بے کار و بے حال میرا کام تو ہے بے کار میں بے کار ہونا
Har koi apni duniya mein hai bekaar o be haal Mera kaam to hai bekaar mein bekaar hona
Everyone is busy in their own world, indifferent and aimless; My task is to be aimless in aimlessness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کاہلی کرنا بڑے نقصان کا باعث بنتا ہے
Kaahili karna bade nuqsan ka baais banta hai
Being lazy leads to great losses.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "shift" — to move or change position
First known use: 19th century
The word 'shiftless' has been used since the early 19th century, combining 'shift' with the suffix '-less' to describe someone lacking initiative or ambition.