ineffective

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes
US /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/
adj Freq #24783

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Not producing the result you want.

    The new policy proved completely ineffective at reducing traffic.

  2. 2
    adj

    Lacking the power, skill, or force to do something well.

    A quiet, ineffective leader soon lost the team's respect.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · not producing the result... ineffectual
2 adj · lacking the power, skill,... inefficientunable
Word family
Derived forms ineffectivelyineffectiveness

Etymology

From in- + effective.

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