Analysis Complete

ineffective

/ ineffective /
adjective satellite/adjective

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
"an ineffective administration"
"inefficient workers"
Similar:
incompetent
adjective Sense 2
not producing an intended effect
"an ineffective teacher"
"ineffective legislation"
Similar:
toothless unproductive
Opposites:
effective effectual efficacious
See also:
idle inefficacious inefficient powerless weak
adjective satellite Sense 3
lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Similar:
impotent
Semantic Complexity
47%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
12
Times Searched
1
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incompetent toothless unproductive effective effectual efficacious impotent