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feckless

/ˈfɛkləs/
feck · less ˈfɛk · ləs
English Definition
adj. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
中文释义
无效的, 无力的
Significado en Español
ineficaz, débil
한국어 뜻
무력한, 무기력한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô hiệu quả, yếu ớt
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Example Sentence

His feckless attempts to complete the project on time were frustrating to the entire team.

他无力及时完成项目的尝试让整个团队感到沮丧。

Synonyms
ineffective irresponsible useless careless
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
feck(effect)+less(no) → ineffective, weak.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “feckless”?

  1. A effective
  2. B responsible
  3. C careless
  4. D diligent
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C — careless. “feckless” means adj. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ young man drifted through life without any goal or real effort.

  1. A driven
  2. B capable
  3. C feckless
  4. D diligent
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C — feckless. “feckless” means adj. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Common questions about “feckless”

What does “feckless” mean?

feckless — adj. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. In Chinese: 无效的, 无力的.

How do you pronounce “feckless”?

feckless is pronounced /ˈfɛkləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: feck · less.

How do you use “feckless” in a sentence?

His feckless attempts to complete the project on time were frustrating to the entire team. (他无力及时完成项目的尝试让整个团队感到沮丧。)

What are synonyms for “feckless”?

ineffective, irresponsible, useless, careless — all close in meaning to feckless (adj. lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible).

Is “feckless” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. feckless appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “feckless”?

feck(effect)+less(no) → ineffective, weak.

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