FECKLESS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Feckless

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 16th century: from Scots and northern English dialect feck (from effeck, variant of effect)+ -less

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfɛkləs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Short Definition:

lacking initiative or strength of character

Examples:
  • her feckless younger brother

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