feckless

[fek-lis]

adjective

1. ineffective; incompetent; futile.

   feckless attempts to repair the plumbing.

2. having no sense of responsibility; indifferent; lazy.

feckless

/ ˈfɛklɪs /

adjective

1. feeble; weak; ineffectual; irresponsible

Other Word Forms

• fecklessness noun
• fecklessly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of feckless¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; originally Scots, from feck ( late Middle English ( Scots ) fek, shortened from effeck, Scots form of effect ) + -less

Word History and Origins

Origin of feckless¹

C16: from obsolete feck value, effect + _-less

Example Sentences

Your husband won’t join you in therapy if you put pressure on him or threaten him with divorce or tell him that he is feckless if he does not come along.

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She also offers a sharp contrast to the rest of the Democratic Party, which voters see, for good reason, as feckless, weak and corrupted by corporate interests.

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They cast their opponents as dangerous foreign-born criminals and their feckless enablers in the Democratic Party and mainstream media.

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In the wake of this violence, California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.

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This soulless group of feckless individuals consists of racists, misogynists, bed wetters, train spotters, and a guy who once painted his bald head to make it look like he had hair.

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When To Use

What does feckless mean?

Feckless describes an irresolute, weak, or ineffective action or person.Content warning: This article contains reference to some strong language.