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   feckless

   /ˈfɛkləs/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible: "her feckless younger brother"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Scots and northern English dialect feck (from effeck, variant of effect) + -less.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fecklessly adverb
   • 2. fecklessness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fecklessFeckless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FECKLESS is weak, ineffective. How to use feckless in a sentence. Did you know?

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fecklessFeckless - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The “feck” in feckless began as a short form of effect used in the Scots dialect. So feckless essentially means "ineffective," but is also used to describe someone who is irresponsible, incompetent, inept, or without purpose in life.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFECKLESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. formal uk / ˈfek.ləs / us / 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. apathetic. apathy. aridity. blah. blankly. half-heartedly. hell. incuriously. nonchalantly. nonconcern. passionless.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFECKLESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as feckless, you mean that they lack determination or strength, and are unable to do anything properly.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › feckless_adjfeckless, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective feckless. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Feckless is widely used as a forceful adjective fired at someone felt to be inadequate, weak-willed, or ineffective at their job or in life. Pouring money into a feckless boyfriend is like investing in a company you own no part of.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFECKLESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfeckless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   having a weak character; not behaving in a responsible way. They were too lazy, feckless and arrogant to take the work seriously. Definition of feckless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFECKLESS - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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    If you describe someone as feckless, you mean that they lack determination or strength, and are unable to do anything properly.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › fecklessfeckless - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 8, 2024 · Without skill, ineffective, incompetent. Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way. (British, archaic) Lacking vitality.