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Word of the Day – Feckless

By July 23, 2019Word of the Day

Feckless (adj)

fek-les

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Late 16th century from Scots and northern English dialect feck (from effeck, variant of effect)+ -less.

Example sentences

“He was such a feckless leader!”

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