FECKLESS

feckless, inept

(adjective) generally incompetent and ineffectual; “feckless attempts to repair the plumbing”; “inept handling of the account”

feckless

(adjective) not fit to assume responsibility

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

feckless (comparative more feckless, superlative most feckless)

Lacking purpose.

Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

(UK) Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.

(British, archaic) Lacking vitality.

Synonyms

• (weak, ineffective): futile, hopeless, ineffective, ineffectual, feeble, meaningless, useless

• (worthless, irresponsible): unpurposed, worthless, aimless, careless, reckless, irresponsible

Antonyms

• (weak, ineffective): effective, efficient, meaningful, useful

• (worthless, irresponsible): purposeful, careful, responsible

Source: Wiktionary


Feck"less, a. Etym: [Perh. a corruption of effectless.]

Definition: Spiritless; weak; worthless. [Scot]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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