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Feckless
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Simple meaning
What does Feckless mean?
careless and lacking responsibility
Dictionary definition
Lacking responsibility, strength, or good judgment.
Example sentences
Feckless in a sentence
easy
The feckless helper forgot every tool.
medium
A feckless plan can waste time and energy.
hard
The story criticizes a feckless leader who avoids hard decisions.
Synonyms
Words like Feckless
irresponsibleNot taking proper care or duty.
carelessNot careful enough.
Antonyms
Opposite words
responsibleTrusted to act carefully.
capableAble to do something well.
Word family
Feckless word family
Base word
feckless
adverb
fecklessly
In a feckless way.
adjective
fecklessness
The quality of being feckless.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does feckless mean?
Feckless means careless and lacking responsibility.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to feckless?
Irresponsible is close in meaning to feckless in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of feckless?
Responsible contrasts with feckless.
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