ineffectual English

Meaning ineffectual meaning

What does ineffectual mean?

ineffectual

— adjective (= futile, otiose, unavailing) producing no result or effect a futile effort the therapy was ineffectual an otiose undertaking an unavailing attempt

— adjective (= unable) lacking in power or forcefulness an ineffectual ruler like an unable phoenix in hot ashes

— adjective (= ineffective) not producing an intended effect an ineffective teacher ineffective legislation

Synonyms ineffectual synonyms

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ineffective

futile

vain

useless

fruitless

unsuccessful

unavailing

inefficacious

in vain

unproductive

sterile

powerless

pointless

abortive

uneffective

unable

superficial

shallow

otiose

irresponsible

inefficient

incompetent

idle

feckless

wishy-washy

wet

weak sister

wasted

vague

vacillating

unserviceable

unprofitable

unfruitful

unforceful

undynamic

uncharged

unavailable

of no avail

nebbishy

listless

irresolute

inoperative

indecisive

inconclusive

impuissant

impractical

impotent

frivolous

feeble

enervated