ineffectual
adjective
not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect.
ineffectually
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a word derived from
ineffectual.
Example Sentences
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The implication is that direct compensation would be ineffectually sprinkled among families.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2022
That raises the threat that central banks will overly tighten the brakes on the economy, as they push ineffectually against a string “and essentially fall into a damaging policy mistake,” Rieder said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
Most robot vacs that also mop put most of their power into vacuuming, and the mopping portion is more about ineffectually dragging a wet towel over your floor.
From The Verge ● Jan. 17, 2022
That’s what the whole dance does: flow on attractively, if ineffectually.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
“Tomorrow is the Fast of Lysara,” Gwen whispered, kneeling down next to her and trying ineffectually to close the trunk.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
