in·ef·fec·tu·al 
(ĭn′ĭ-fĕkch-əl)
(ĭn′ĭ-fĕkch-əl)adj.
1. Not producing the desired effect: an ineffectual treatment for indigestion. See Synonyms at futile.
2. Lacking forcefulness or effectiveness; inadequate or incompetent: an ineffectual ruler; ineffectual in dealing with a problem.
in′ef·fec′tu·ali·ty (-ălĭ-tē), in′ef·fectu·al·ness n.
in′ef·fectu·al·ly adv.