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
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Scots feckless, "without feck (effect)" — built from effect + -less.
Full origin of feckless →Frequently asked questions
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.