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FECKLESS

Pronunciation (US):

• FECKLESS (adjective)
The adjective FECKLESS has 2 senses:

1. not fit to assume responsibility
2. generally incompetent and ineffectual

Familiarity information: FECKLESS used as an adjective is rare.

• FECKLESS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Not fit to assume responsibility

Similar:

irresponsible (showing lack of care for consequences)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Generally incompetent and ineffectual

Synonyms:

feckless; inept

Context examples:

feckless attempts to repair the plumbing / inept handling of the account

Similar:

incompetent (not qualified or suited for a purpose)

"As you sow, so shall you reap."
(English proverb)
"With all things and in all things, we are relatives."
(Native American proverb, Sioux)
"Send a wise man and don't advise him."
(Arabic proverb)
"A good dog gets a good bone."
(Corsican proverb)

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