ineffective

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    not producing an intended effect
    lacking in power or forcefulness
    lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

Word Origin

ineffective (adj.)
1650s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + effective. Related: Ineffectively; ineffectiveness.

Antonym

adj.

effective

Example

1. The ineffective leader also tends to send mixed messages .
2. Her opponents complain that lady ashton is ineffective .
3. All other assets in a crisis are ineffective .
4. It can render many people ineffective and penniless in extreme cases .
5. Critics , especially in the opposition liberal party , argue it is too pricey and will ultimately prove ineffective .

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