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feckless

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛklɪs/
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Definition of feckless

adjective

  • lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible:her feckless younger brother

Derivatives

fecklessly

adverb

fecklessness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Scots and northern English dialect feck (from effeck, variant of effect) + -less

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Definition of feckless in the US English dictionary
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