Feckless

adjective/ˈfɛkləs/character
Definition
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
Etymology
From Scots feckless, variant of Scots fectless (“ineffectual”) (an aphetic variant of effectless), equivalent to effect +‎ -less.
Synonyms
inept, incompetent, irresponsible
In a sentence
  • Feckless leadership that avoids hard decisions.
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added 2023-10-11