Ineffectual

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuːəl/

Ineffectual (adj)

  1. Not able to achieve the desired effect or result.
  2. Lacking the ability or power to produce a successful outcome.

Common collocations: ineffectual efforts, ineffectual measures, ineffectual leader, ineffectual response

Ineffectual (adjective)

Examples

  • The plan was ineffectual in solving the problem.
  • His arguments were ineffectual against her strong points.

Synonyms of Ineffectual

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Ineffectual

  • — Describes something that successfully produces a desired result.
  • — Indicates achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.