Meaning of feckless in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛkləs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   feckless

   Definitions

   1. not fit to assume responsibility

   Synonyms

   • irresponsible
2. 2. generally incompetent and ineffectual

   Examples

   • « feckless attempts to repair the plumbing »
   • « inept handling of the account »

   Synonyms

   • incompetent