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View usage for: (fekləs) adjectiveIf you describe someone as feckless, you mean that they lack determination or strength, and are unable to do anything properly. [formal, disapproval] He regarded the young man as feckless and irresponsible. Synonyms: irresponsible, useless [informal], hopeless [informal], incompetent More Synonyms of feckless feckless in British English (ˈfɛklɪs) adjectivefeeble; weak; ineffectual; irresponsible Derived forms fecklessly (ˈfecklessly) adverb fecklessness (ˈfecklessness) noun Word origin C16: from obsolete feck value, effect + -lessfeckless in American English (ˈfɛklɪs) adjective2. careless; irresponsible Derived forms fecklessly (ˈfecklessly) adverb fecklessness (ˈfecklessness) noun Word origin Scot < feck (aphetic for effect) + -less Examples of 'feckless' in a sentencefeckless Carl leaned forward, so he was nose to nose with the weedy, feckless man. Definition irresponsible and lacking character and determination The young man was feckless and irresponsible. Additional synonymsDefinition not effective or convincing He said the Government had been feeble. Synonyms inadequate, weak, pathetic, insufficient, incompetent, ineffective, inefficient, lame, insignificant, ineffectual, indecisiveDefinition useless or having no chance of success a futile attempt to ward off the blow Synonyms useless, vain, unsuccessful, pointless, empty, hollow, in vain, worthless, barren, sterile, fruitless, forlorn, unproductive, abortive, to no avail, ineffectual, unprofitable, valueless, unavailing, otiose, profitless, nugatory, without rhyme or reason, bootlessDefinition irresponsible or worthless a good-for-nothing employee who's always late Synonyms worthless, useless, idle, irresponsible, feckless- featured
- featuring
- febrile
- feckless
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- fed up
Additional synonymsDefinition without skill or ability I'd be hopeless at working for somebody else. Synonyms no good, inadequate, useless (informal), poor, pants (informal), pathetic, inferior, incompetent, ineffectualDefinition not having the necessary ability or skill to do something Lazy and incompetent workers were allowed to coast along. Synonyms inept, useless (informal), incapable, unable, cowboy (informal), floundering, bungling, unfit, unfitted, ineffectual, incapacitated, inexpert, skill-less, unskilfulDefinition having no effect or an inadequate effect The ill-advised and ineffectual policies Synonyms inefficient, useless (informal), powerless, poor, weak, inadequate, pathetic, unfit, ineffective, feeble, worthless, inept, impotentDefinition lacking in ambition or initiative a shiftless husband Synonyms lazy, idle, indolent, irresponsible, incompetent, inefficient, inept, aimless, unambitious, lackadaisical, good-for-nothing, slothful (formal), unenterprising Definition ineffectual, weak, or stupid He was useless at any game with a ball. Synonyms inept, no good, hopeless (informal), weak, stupid, pants (slang), incompetent, ineffectualDefinition without value or usefulness Training is worthless unless there is proof that it works. Synonyms useless, meaningless, pointless, futile, no use, insignificant, unimportant, ineffectual, unusable, unavailing, not much cop (British, slang), inutile, not worth a hill of beans (US), negligible, pants (slang) |