ineffective

[in-i-fek-tiv] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

useless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feeble fruitless futile impotent inadequate incompetent indecisive ineffectual inefficient inept limited null powerless unable unproductive unprofitable unsuccessful worthless

WEAK

abortive anticlimactic barren bootless defeasible emasculate epicene feckless forceless idle inefficacious inferior innocuous inoperative lame neutralized no-go not effective nugatory paltry slack-spined spineless unavailable unavailing unfruitful vain void withered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able adequate capable competent dexterous effective effectual efficient expert fit fruitful potent powerful productive profitable skillful strong successful sufficient useful valuable worthwhile worthy

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“These refusals represent the FDA’s import program working as intended—preventing potentially unsafe, ineffective or noncompliant products from reaching American consumers,” an FDA spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In their statement, they cited "a shortage of qualified personnel, ineffective oversight processes in flight operations and airworthiness, and non-compliance with international safety standards".

From Barron's

Although he comes across as lethally ineffective—desperation is not the way to please an audience—the movie positions his act as a hit.

From The Wall Street Journal

I proclaimed, embarking on a brief and ineffective cane mutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if work is not great—if it isn’t fulfilling and helping workers thrive—then the HR department seems ineffective in many corporations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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