work-shy vs otiose

work-shy and otiose both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
work-shy	No	Yes	No	No
otiose	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, work-shy and otiose are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of work-shy include faineant, indolent, lazy, slothful.

work-shy (adjective)	otiose (adjective)
disinclined to work or exertion	disinclined to work or exertion
	producing no result or effect
	serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being