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English adjective: ineffective | |||
| 1. | ineffective not producing an intended effect | ||
| Samples | An ineffective teacher. Ineffective legislation. | ||
| Synonyms | ineffectual, uneffective | ||
| Similar | toothless, unproductive | ||
| See also | idle, inefficacious, inefficient, powerless, useless | ||
| Attribute | effectiveness, effectivity, effectuality, effectualness | ||
| Antonyms | effective, effectual, efficacious | ||
| 2. | ineffective lacking in power or forcefulness | ||
| Samples | An ineffectual ruler. Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes. | ||
| Synonyms | ineffectual, unable | ||
| Similar | impotent | ||
| Antonyms | potent, stiff, strong | ||
| 3. | ineffective lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate | ||
| Samples | An ineffective administration. Inefficient workers. | ||
| Synonyms | inefficient | ||
| Similar | incompetent | ||
| Antonyms | competent | ||
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