ineffectual

pronunciation

How to pronounce ineffectual in British English: UK [ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    not sufficient to produce a desired result
    not producing an intended effect
    producing no result or effect
    lacking in power or forcefulness

Word Origin

ineffectual (adj.)
early 15c., from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + effectual. Related: Ineffectually; ineffectuality.

Synonym

Example

1. None has much improved its overstretched , ineffectual police force .
2. That will be seen as an ineffectual response by development campaigners .
3. To date , pakistani military operations against jihadists in the tribal areas have been bloody but ineffectual .
4. Ineffectual reforms will not calm the masses .
5. Critics have already predicted it will be either ineffectual or dangerous .

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