Definitions for feckless
ˈfɛk lɪsfeck·less

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. fecklessadjective

   not fit to assume responsibility

2. feckless, ineptadjective

   generally incompetent and ineffectual

   "feckless attempts to repair the plumbing"; "inept handling of the account"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. fecklessadjective

   Lacking purpose.

2. fecklessadjective

   Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

3. fecklessadjective

   Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.

4. fecklessadjective

   Lacking vitality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Fecklessadjective

   spiritless; weak; worthless

2. Etymology: [Perh. a corruption of effectless.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. feckless

   Weak and silly.

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of feckless in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of feckless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of feckless in a Sentence

1. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie:

   We would shoot down the planes of Russian pilots if in fact they were stupid enough to think that this president was the same feckless weakling( as) the president we have in the Oval Office... right now.

2. Samantha Bees:

   Ivanka Trump, who works at the White House senior adviser, chose to post the second most oblivious tweet we've seen this week, you know, Ivanka Trump, White House senior adviser's a beautiful photo of you and your child, but let me just say, one mother to another, do something about your dad's immigration practices, you feckless c *** !

3. Seth Bloom:

   The STB has historically been feckless but this latest merger is a real test for them.

4. Marco Rubio:

   If Russia believes that they can respond and retaliate against Turkey because NATO's not going to do anything about it, what they are basically doing is they are making the argument that NATO is no longer viable, that it is a feckless alliance, so it's important for us to be clear that we will respond and defend Turkey if they come under assault from the Russians.

5. Samantha Bee:

   Ivanka Trump, who works at the White House, chose to post the second most oblivious tweet we've seen this week, you know, Ivanka Trump, that's a beautiful photo of you and your child, but let me just say, one mother to another, do something about your dad's immigration practices, you feckless c *** !

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