Feckless: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Feckless adjective. Lacking the energy, will or sense to get things done.
How to say it
FEK-lus/ˈfɛkləs/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (FEK).
Feckless in a sentence
Her feckless brother has borrowed money for a dozen schemes and finished none.
Critics called the government’s response feckless and slow.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- irresponsible
- useless
- idle
- ineffectual
Opposite:
- capable
- responsible
Where feckless comes from
From Scots feck, effect or value (a shortening of effect), plus -less.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Critics called the government’s response _____ and slow.
- discreet
- querulous
- feckless
Show the answer
feckless: Critics called the government’s response feckless and slow.