feckless

feck·less

adj \ˈfek-ləs\

Definition of FECKLESS

1

: weak, ineffective

2

: worthless, irresponsible

— feck·less·ly adverb

— feck·less·ness noun

Examples of FECKLESS

1. She can't rely on her feckless son.
2. <a well-intentioned but feckless response to the rise in school violence>

Origin of FECKLESS

Scots, from feck effect, majority, from Middle English (Scots) fek, alteration of Middle English effect

First Known Use: circa 1585

Related to FECKLESS

Synonyms: counterproductive, ineffective, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient

Antonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient

Related Words: abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, pointless, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, worthless

Near Antonyms: availing, beneficial, helpful, productive, profitable, successful, useful, worthwhile

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Rhymes with FECKLESS

checkless, necklace, reckless