English adjective: ineffectual | |||
1. | ineffectual not producing an intended effect | ||
Samples | An ineffective teacher. Ineffective legislation. | ||
Synonyms | ineffective, uneffective | ||
Similar | toothless, unproductive | ||
See also | idle, inefficacious, inefficient, powerless, useless | ||
Attribute | effectiveness, effectivity, effectuality, effectualness | ||
Antonyms | effective, effectual, efficacious | ||
2. | ineffectual producing no result or effect | ||
Samples | A futile effort. The therapy was ineffectual. An otiose undertaking. An unavailing attempt. | ||
Synonyms | futile, otiose, unavailing | ||
Similar | useless | ||
Antonyms | useful, utile | ||
3. | ineffectual lacking in power or forcefulness | ||
Samples | An ineffectual ruler. Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes. | ||
Synonyms | ineffective, unable | ||
Similar | impotent | ||
Antonyms | potent, stiff, strong | ||