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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 exertionplay

  Familiarity information: WORK-SHY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


WORK-SHY (adjective)


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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