English to English
adjective
- not producing an intended effect
An ineffective teacher.
Ineffective legislation.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- producing no result or effect
A futile effort.
The therapy was ineffectual.
An otiose undertaking.
An unavailing attempt.
source: WordNet 3.0
- lacking in power or forcefulness
An ineffectual ruler.
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes.
source: WordNet 3.0
