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Definition of feckless

feckless

/ˈfɛk.ləs/
feck · less
Adverb:fecklessly
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1

Lacking initiative, strength of character, or competence; irresponsible and ineffective.

Example

"The committee criticized the feckless leadership that allowed the financial crisis to escalate."

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• Rhymes for feckless

• Nearby Words

fecal
feces
fecked
feckless
fed
federal
federal aviation administration

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in late 16th-century Scots from 'feck' (a shortened form of 'effect', meaning vigor or value) combined with the suffix '-less'. While the root noun 'feck' has largely fallen out of standard English usage, 'feckless' endures as a common literary term.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feckless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feckless
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