ineffective

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/ See IPA manual

Freq #24783

Meanings

1

adj
Not producing the result you want.

The new policy proved completely ineffective at reducing traffic.
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,... inefficient unable

Word family

Derived forms ineffectivelyineffectiveness

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Phrases (1)

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ineffective teacher
A teacher whose methods do not produce the intended learning results.

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From in- + effective.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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