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 | ||