shiftless — lacking ambition or initiative; lazy and inefficient

a person slouches deeply in their chair, feet up on the desk, staring blankly at a computer screen. Their workspace is covered with unfinished projects, overflowing papers, and empty coffee cups scattered everywhere. While they waste time scrolling through their phone, important deadlines pass by unnoticed. Their motivated coworker stands nearby holding completed reports, looking frustrated at the contrast. The coworker shakes their head in disappointment at the lack of productivity. someone lacking ambition or initiative, being lazy and inefficient