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Feckless Definition & Meaning

feckless
adjective
  1. not fit to assume responsibility
  2. generally incompetent and ineffectual; "feckless attempts to repair the plumbing"; "inept handling of the account"

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Frequently asked questions

What does feckless mean?
not fit to assume responsibility generally incompetent and ineffectual; "feckless attempts to repair the plumbing"; "inept handling of the account"
What part of speech is feckless?
Feckless is an adjective.
How many definitions does feckless have?
Feckless has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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