feckless — lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfekləs/
Korean meaning: 주도력이나 의지가 없는; 무책임한
Korean pronunciation: 펙-리스 (강세: 펙)
Example Sentences
- The feckless student blamed his phone for not waking him up for the 10th time this month.
- Her feckless roommate left dirty dishes until they developed their own ecosystem.
- The company's feckless management resulted in massive losses.
feckless
ADJECTIVE//ˈfekləs//
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Lacking initiative and responsibility
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Being feckless and reckless, only the necklace remains
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Origin
From Scottish English 'feck,' a word derived from Irish 'féach' (meaning 'effect' or 'value'), combined with the English suffix '-less' meaning 'without.' The term emerged in Scottish dialect and became more widely used in English.
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“The feckless student blamed his phone for not waking him up for the 10th time this month.”
“Her feckless roommate left dirty dishes until they developed their own ecosystem.”
“The company's feckless management resulted in massive losses.”
“His feckless spending habits left him broke by the middle of each month.”
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