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feckless

[fek-lis]

adjective

  1. ineffective; incompetent; futile.

    feckless attempts to repair the plumbing.

  2. having no sense of responsibility; indifferent; lazy.



feckless

/ ˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. feeble; weak; ineffectual; irresponsible

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Other Word Forms

  • fecklessly adverb
  • fecklessness noun
  • ˈڱ𳦰Ա noun
  • ˈڱ𳦰 adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of feckless1

First recorded in 1590–1600; originally Scots, from feck ( late Middle English ( Scots ) fek, shortened from effeck, Scots form of effect ) + -less
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Word History and Origins

Origin of feckless1

C16: from obsolete feck value, effect + -less
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Example Sentences

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They cast their opponents as dangerous foreign-born criminals and their feckless enablers in the Democratic Party and mainstream media.

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In the wake of this violence, California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.

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This soulless group of feckless individuals consists of racists, misogynists, bed wetters, train spotters, and a guy who once painted his bald head to make it look like he had hair.

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And Trump acknowledged how great he was on several occasions as he continued to tell us how ineffective and feckless everyone else has been.

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While the two political heavyweights have already worked at cross-purposes, Pritzker's omission further underscored a frustration by party leaders in Washington who Democrats across the ideological spectrum have criticized variously as feckless, uninspiring and cowardly.

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When To Use

does feckless mean?

Feckless describes an irresolute, weak, or ineffective action or person.Content warning: This article contains reference to some strong language.

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