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ineffective

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/adjective4 syllables

Ineffective means: not producing an intended effect.

Synonyms for ineffective27

adjective, as in not producing an intended effect

uneffective, ineffectual, toothless, unproductive, idle, inefficacious, inefficient, powerless, useless

adjective, as in lacking in power or forcefulness

ineffectual, unable, impotent

adjective, as in lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

inefficient, incompetent

also used for ineffective

fruitless, unprofitable, lame, bootless, barren, futile, sterile, gainless, incapable, inept, deficient, insufficient, amateurish, backwards, bad

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Opposites of ineffective

effective

What does ineffective mean?3

adjective

1

not producing an intended effect“an ineffective teacher”

2

lacking in power or forcefulness“an ineffectual ruler”

3

lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate“an ineffective administration”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ineffective?19

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Ineffective in a sentence

  • Luckily, the treatment was only ineffective instead of harmful.papabear
  • Without the participation of the youth, democracy is ineffective.Miktsoanit
  • A plethora of ineffective education programs made the president unpopular amongst fiscal conservatives.papabear
  • Many people don't know that antibiotics are ineffective against viral diseases.CM
  • I consider paracetamol to be an ineffective medicine.Objectivesea
  • The use of antibiotics is ineffective in the treatment of a virus.erikspen
  • Why is it that many language courses are ineffective?Eldad
  • Many people don't realize that antibiotics are ineffective against viral diseases.CK

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