feckless — lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfekləs/
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
Being feckless and reckless, only the necklace remains
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
feck (effect, value) + -less (without) = feckless (without effect or value; irresponsible)
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📝Examples
“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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