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(adjective) not sufficient to produce a desired result; "an ineffectual effort to block the legislation" |
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Antonyms: effectual |
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(satellite adjective) lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" |
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Synonyms: ineffective, unable |
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(satellite adjective) producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt" |
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Synonyms: futile, otiose, unavailing |
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(adjective) not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" |
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Synonyms: ineffective, uneffective |
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