ineffective
Americanadjective
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not effective; not producing results; ineffectual.
ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
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inefficient or incompetent; incapable.
an ineffective manager.
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lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting.
adjective
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having no effect
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incompetent or inefficient
Other Word Forms
- ineffectively adverb
- ineffectiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of ineffective
Example Sentences
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While the Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds 415 million barrels, traders warn a release may be ineffective due to vessel availability.
From Barron's
The move was "ineffective" and reflected "unfavourably on the culture of the Home Office", the Home Affairs Committee report concluded.
From BBC
His team, so ineffective in defeat by Italy a week before, were ruthless.
From BBC
Some AI tools are also reported to be completely ineffective in spite of their price tag.
From Salon
Social media companies have argued that the bans would be ineffective, difficult to implement and could isolate vulnerable teenagers.
From BBC
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