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What is another word for Feckless? – 271 Feckless Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ineffectual useless incompetent inept helpless hopeless aimless idle lazy indolent inactive ineffective futile worthless spineless weak feeble powerless irresponsible reckless careless thoughtless shiftless good-for-nothing worthless incompetent inept helpless hopeless aimless idle lazy indolent inactive ineffective futile worthless spineless weak feeble powerless irresponsible reckless careless thoughtless shiftless good-for-nothing aimless incompetent inefficient unproductive unavailing fruitless abortive barren sterile unprofitable unsuccessful ineffective incapable unable unfit unqualified unskilled amateurish bumbling clumsy hapless luckless unfortunate wretched miserable pathetic pitiful sad deplorable lamentable regrettable disappointing disheartening discouraging.

    Meaning of Feckless

    The primary meaning of the word "feckless" is lacking initiative or strength of character.

    Definitions

    • Lacking initiative or strength of character, irresponsible
    • Ineffective or incompetent, unable to take care of oneself or accomplish anything useful

    Etymology of Feckless

    The word "feckless" has its roots in the Scots language, where "feck" or "feckful" meant "effective" or "effective person", with the prefix "less" added to convey a sense of lack or absence, thus forming "feckless" to describe someone lacking in effectiveness or strength of character.

    Example Uses

    • The feckless young man spent his days lounging on the couch, unable to find a job or take care of himself.
    • The company's feckless management led to its downfall, as they failed to make important decisions or take necessary actions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    responsible capable competent effective efficient strong powerful energetic motivated driven ambitious diligent industrious hardworking productive successful accomplished skilled qualified proficient talented gifted able fit suitable reliable dependable trustworthy resourceful determined resolute unwavering unshakeable firm steadfast courageous brave valiant heroic daring bold fearless confident self-assured assertive.

    Related Nouns

    ineffectiveness incompetence weakness powerlessness irresponsibility recklessness carelessness thoughtlessness shiftlessness idleness laziness indolence inactivity ineptness helplessness hopelessness aimlessness spinelessness feebleness worthlessness uselessness fruitlessness unproductiveness unprofitability incapability inability unfitness unqualification unskilledness amateurishness clumsiness haplessness lucklessness unfortunate wretchedness misery pathos pitifulness sadness deplorability lamentability regretfulness disappointment disheartenment discouragement.

    Related Verbs

    fail falter founder flounder struggle stagnate deteriorate decline slump sink drop fall collapse crumble disintegrate weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple incapacitate disable paralyze demotivate discourage dishearten dampen depress deject demoralize undermine sabotage hinder obstruct impede block thwart frustrate bungle botch mishandle mismanage maltreat neglect ignore disregard overlook.

    Related Adjectives

    ineffectual incompetent weak powerless irresponsible reckless careless thoughtless shiftless idle lazy indolent inactive inept helpless hopeless aimless spineless feeble worthless useless futile unproductive unprofitable incapable unable unfit unqualified unskilled amateurish clumsy hapless luckless unfortunate wretched miserable pathetic pitiful sad deplorable lamentable regrettable disappointing disheartening discouraging ineffective inefficient unavailing fruitless abortive barren sterile unprofitable unsuccessful.