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feckless

[ fek-lis ] [ ˈfɛk lɪs ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

ineffective; incompetent; futile

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  • First recorded in 1590–1600.
  • Originally Scots, from feck, shortened from effeck, Scots form of effect + -less.

EXAMPLES OF FECKLESS

  • The feckless security measures failed to prevent the breach.
  • My feckless efforts to fix the leaky faucet ended in a bigger mess.
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hangry

[ hang-gree ] [ ˈhæŋ gri ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

feeling irritable or irrationally angry as a result of being hungry

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EXAMPLES OF HANGRY

  • After a long day at work, he came home hangry and ready to raid the fridge.
  • I snapped at my friend because I was feeling hangry after skipping lunch.
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solidarity

[ sol-i-dar-i-tee ] [ ˌsɒl ɪˈdær ɪ ti ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

community of feelings, purposes, interests, or responsibilities

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  • First recorded in 1840–50.
  • From French solidarité, equivalent to solidaire, solidary + -ité, -ity.

EXAMPLES OF SOLIDARITY

  • In times of crisis, the community came together in solidarity to support one another.
  • They expressed their solidarity with the cause by wearing matching ribbons.
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