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feckless

7 antonyms and opposites of feckless, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Lacking direction, competence, or effectiveness; irresponsible and ineffective.

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How to use feckless

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feckless leader feckless attempt utterly feckless

Etymology

From Scots feckless, "without feck (effect)" — built from effect + -less.

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What does “feckless” mean?

The word “feckless” means lacking direction, competence, or effectiveness; irresponsible and ineffective. In plain terms, useless and irresponsible — someone who never gets anything done properly.

How do you pronounce “feckless”?

“Feckless” is pronounced FEHK-luhs (/ˈfɛkləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “feckless” in a sentence?

Here is “feckless” used in a sentence: “The feckless manager kept missing deadlines and blaming everyone else.”

What is the opposite of “feckless”?

The opposite of “feckless” — its antonyms — are effective, efficient, meaningful, useful and purposeful.

What part of speech is “feckless”?

“Feckless” is an adjective.

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