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Definition of Ineffective
1. Adjective. Not producing an intended effect. "Ineffective legislation"
Exact synonyms: Ineffectual, Uneffective
Attributes: Effectiveness, Effectivity, Effectuality, Effectualness
Also: Idle, Inefficacious, Inefficient, Powerless, Useless
Similar to: Toothless, Unproductive
Antonyms: Effective
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Attributes: Effectiveness, Effectivity, Effectuality, Effectualness
Also: Idle, Inefficacious, Inefficient, Powerless, Useless
Similar to: Toothless, Unproductive
Antonyms: Effective
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
2. Adjective. Lacking in power or forcefulness. "Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Exact synonyms: Ineffectual, Unable
Similar to: Impotent
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Similar to: Impotent
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
3. Adjective. Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. "Inefficient workers"
Definition of Ineffective
1. a. Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal.
Definition of Ineffective
1. [adj]