feckless

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Learn the meaning of feckless with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

feckless

(adjective)

Meaning

lacking determination or strength

Example

"The feckless leader failed to inspire his team to succeed."

Synonyms

ineffectivehelpless

Antonyms

determinedcapable

More about this word

Word origin
From Scottish 'feck', meaning 'effect' or 'value'.
Related word forms
  • adjective: fecklessly
  • noun: fecklessness