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

Example Sentences

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Social media companies have argued that the bans would be ineffective, difficult to implement and could isolate vulnerable teenagers.

From BBC

But, he said the use of fines to manage absence "increasingly appears to be an overly simplistic solution to a more complex issue, and it is becoming clear that this approach is increasingly ineffective."

From BBC

But there are worse things than an ineffective Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consistent investment and alternative strategies reflect necessary change after decades of ineffective approaches.

From Los Angeles Times

The existence of regulator oversight, however, doesn’t mean the system is ineffective.

From Barron's

ineffective

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