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feckless

/ˈfek.ləs/

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adjective

/ˈfek.ləs/C2formalbritish
  • ruОписывает человека, которому не хватает эффективности, инициативы или решимости; неэффективный и безответственный.

Describes a person who is lacking in efficiency, initiative, or determination; ineffective and irresponsible.

  1. Lacking responsibilityC1formal

    Not fit to assume responsibility; lacking initiative or strength of character.

    ruБезответственный

    • The feckless manager failed to lead the team effectively.
    • His feckless behavior cost him the promotion.
    • She was tired of his feckless attitude toward their shared duties.

    Synonymscarelessirresoluteirresponsibleshiftlessthoughtlessunreliable

    Antonymsconscientiousdependableenterprisingreliableresponsible

  2. C1formal

    Generally incompetent and ineffectual; lacking purpose or vitality.

    ruБеспомощный и неэффективный

    • The feckless government failed to address the crisis.
    • He was a feckless student who never completed his assignments.
    • Her feckless attempts at fixing the car only made things worse.

    Synonymsdeficientinadequateincapableincompetentineffectiveineffectualineptpowerlessuselessweak

    Antonymsadeptcapablecompetenteffectiveefficientproficientskillful

Forms
  • more feckless comparative form
  • most feckless superlative form
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