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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. feckless

   Feckless refers to someone who is lacking in efficiency, strength, or purpose; someone who is irresponsible or ineffective.

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.

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce FECKLESS?

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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. Mike Huckabee:

   This president's foreign policy is the most feckless in American history. It is so naive that he would trust the Iranians. By doing so, he will take the Israelis and march them to the door of the oven.

3. Seth Bloom:

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

4. Jessica Brandt:

   China's playing a real balancing game, it's painted India's response to its deepening health crisis, for example, as feckless and ineffective. And it's used pretty jarring propaganda images to do that. And then to external audiences, it's portrayed itself as a great friend to India.

5. Ted Cruz:

   Four decades ago Jimmy Carter gave away the Panama Canal, we built it, we paid for it and then a feckless left-wing president gave it away. Well Mr. President, you don't have the authority to give away vital military assets, and if you do that, you will be held accountable by the next president for undermining the national security of this country.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=FECKLESS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Feckless
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FECKLESS
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=FECKLESS
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=FECKLESS