Synonyms of feckless

feckless

adjective

ˈfek-ləs 

as in unsuccessful

not producing the desired result

a well-intentioned but feckless response to the rise in school violence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsuccessful
• inefficient
• ineffectual
• counterproductive
• ineffective
• worthless
• useless
• pointless
• futile
• inexpedient
• unprofitable
• abortive
• inefficacious
• unavailing
• hamstrung
• nonproductive
• unproductive
• fruitless
• bootless
• profitless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effective
• efficient
• expedient
• efficacious
• effectual
• successful
• operant
• useful
• beneficial
• helpful
• worthwhile
• productive
• ultraefficient
• profitable
• availing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feckless

Now, remember, all of these ifs depend on a government that remains feckless and people who are too disparate to stop the data center build-out. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Forming a task force to address immigrant discrimination is simultaneously offensive and feckless. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2026

Bowing to Trump, feckless state legislators have unconstitutionally gerrymandered Democratic-leaning congressional districts out of existence. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026

The progressive left counts Rabb’s success as one of its biggest victories of the year and the latest warning sign that Democratic voters see the party’s leadership as weak and feckless in countering Trump. — Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 May 2026

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