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ineffectual

/,/I/n/I/'f/E/k/tS//u//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. not producing an intended effect

    adj.all

    Synonyms ineffective uneffective
    Antonyms effective effectual efficacious

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an <i>ineffectual</i> attempt; an <i>ineffectual</i> expedient.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. producing no result or effect

    adj.all

    Examples
    The therapy was ineffectual.
    Synonyms futile otiose unavailing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. lacking in power or forcefulness

    adj.all

    Examples
    An ineffectual ruler.
    Synonyms ineffective unable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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