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ineffective
[in-i-fek-tiv]
adjective
not effective; not producing results; ineffectual.
ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
inefficient or incompetent; incapable.
an ineffective manager.
lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting.
ineffective
/ ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv /
adjective
having no effect
incompetent or inefficient
Other Word Forms
- ineffectively adverb
- ineffectiveness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of ineffective1
Example Sentences
It led to additional coverage and a joke at his expense on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, and would mark the first time Harrison was widely ridiculed by the media and cast as ineffective.
They called that "an alarming example of poor governance," and said the department's approach was "unsustainable, ineffective and economically wasteful".
It said the actions taken by Royal Mail to try and reach its targets were "insufficient and ineffective".
"I would pay money for an AI tool that helps me cut through that noise," said Spinelli, who finds the streaming giants ineffective at connecting niche content with its target audience.
Churchill disagreed—believing such schemes were futile and ineffective—as did many across the political spectrum.
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