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The meaning of FECKLESS is weak, ineffective. How to use feckless in a sentence. Did you know?
Feckless definition: ineffective; incompetent; futile. See examples of FECKLESS used in a sentence.
So feckless essentially means "ineffective," but is also used to describe someone who is irresponsible, incompetent, inept, or without purpose in life. Definitions of feckless. adjective. generally incompetent and ineffectual. “ feckless attempts to repair the plumbing” synonyms: inept. incompetent. not qualified or suited for a purpose. adjective.
1. Careless and irresponsible: "political prestidigitation designed to distract public attention from his feckless flouting of basic ethical principles" (Doug Ireland). 2. Feeble or ineffective: "Pickering's life was routinely threatened, and one feckless attempt had already been made to kidnap or kill him" (Garry Wills).
adjective. formal uk / ˈfek.ləs / us / ˈfek.ləs / Add to word list Add to word list. weak in character and lacking determination: He was portrayed as a feckless drunk. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Lacking interest and enthusiasm. apathetic. apathy. aridity. blah. blankly. half-heartedly. hell. incuriously. nonchalantly. nonconcern.
adjective. formal us / ˈfek.ləs / uk / ˈfek.ləs / Add to word list. weak in character and lacking determination: He was portrayed as a feckless drunk. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Lacking interest and enthusiasm. anemic. apathetic. apathy. aridity. blah. half-heartedly. hell. incurious. nonchalance. nonchalantly. nonconcern.
Definition of feckless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you describe someone as feckless, you mean that they lack determination or strength, and are unable to do anything properly.
A feckless person is not willing to work or take responsibility for their actions. (Definition of feckless from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Synonyms for FECKLESS: unsuccessful, inefficient, ineffectual, counterproductive, ineffective, worthless, useless, pointless; Antonyms of FECKLESS: effective, efficient, expedient, efficacious, effectual, successful, operant, useful.