feckless Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɛkləs/
What Does Feckless Mean?
As an adjective, feckless means Lacking purpose. It is also used to mean Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
Feckless at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɛkləs/ |
| Synonyms | inept, incompetent and irresponsible |
| Antonyms | effective, efficient and meaningful |
| Comparative / superlative | more feckless, most feckless |
Feckless Definition (Adjective)
- Lacking purpose.
- Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
- Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
- Lacking vitality.
Synonyms of Feckless
ineptincompetentirresponsiblefutilehopelessineffectiveineffectualfeeblemeaninglessuselessunpurposedworthlessaimlesscarelessreckless
Feckless synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Feckless
Word Forms & Grammar
feckless (comparative more feckless, superlative most feckless)
Words That Rhyme With Feckless
Origin of Feckless
From Scots feckless,[1] variant of Scots fectless (“ineffectual”) (an aphetic variant of effectless), equivalent to effect + -less.[2]
Quick Answers About Feckless
What part of speech is feckless?
Feckless is an adjective.
What is another word for feckless?
You can replace feckless with words such as inept, incompetent and irresponsible. See the full list of feckless synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of feckless?
Words opposite in meaning to feckless are effective, efficient, meaningful and useful.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of feckless?
The comparative form is more feckless and the superlative form is most feckless.