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fecklessly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a feckless manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a feckless manner; irresponsibly and incompetently

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he performed his functions ineptly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ineptly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English feckless Middle English -ly English -ly English fecklessly From feckless + -ly.