ineffectual

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ineffectual Definition

• (a) not sufficient to produce a desired result; "an ineffectual effort to block the legislation"
• (a) not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
• (s) producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt"
• (s) lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

ineffectual Synonyms

• futile
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• otiose
• unable
• unavailing
• uneffective