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ineffectual

/ ineffectual /
adjective/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
not sufficient to produce a desired result
"an ineffectual effort to block the legislation"
Opposites:
effectual
See also:
ineffective uneffective
adjective satellite Sense 2
lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Similar:
impotent
adjective satellite Sense 3
producing no result or effect
"a futile effort"
"the therapy was ineffectual"
"an otiose undertaking"
"an unavailing attempt"
Similar:
useless
adjective Sense 4
not producing an intended effect
"an ineffective teacher"
"ineffective legislation"
Similar:
toothless unproductive
Opposites:
effective effectual efficacious
See also:
idle inefficacious inefficient powerless weak
Semantic Complexity
41%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
1
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effectual impotent useless toothless unproductive effective efficacious