American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ineffectual
IPA transcription: [,ɪnə'fɛktʃuəl]
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Adjective
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not producing an intended effect
“an ineffective teacher”
“ineffective legislation”
Adjective
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producing no result or effect
“a futile effort”
“the therapy was ineffectual”
“an otiose undertaking”
“an unavailing attempt”
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lacking in power or forcefulness
“an ineffectual ruler”
“like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”
Usage examples
- This was quite ineffectual.
- However, the Soviet invasion of Poland rendered these plans ineffectual.
- But it is considered to shore up the ineffectual Darfur Peace Agreement.