单词	ineffectual
释义	ineffectual adjective in·​ef·​fec·​tu·​al ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l  -ˈfeksh-wəl 1 : not producing the proper or intended effect : futile 2 : ineffective sense 2 ineffectuality ˌi-nə-ˌfek-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē  noun ineffectually ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē  -ˈfek-shwə- adverb ineffectualness noun Synonyms counterproductive feckless hamstrung ineffective inefficacious inefficient inexpedient See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising Recent Examples on the Web Executive orders are at best temporary measures — easily reversed by the next president or overturned in court — and frequently ineffectual. Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022 The Russian invasion has breathed new life into an international justice system widely seen as toothless and ineffectual. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Even before Trump took office, the G-20 in recent years had earned a reputation as an ineffectual talking shop, rather than an organization that wielded genuine heft. Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2020 Showers are generally weak and ineffectual, hotel room air conditioning a cruel hoax, and the size of both restaurant portions and parking spaces often measly. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 24 June 2022 For example, Affleck not only rides a bike but also allows his wife cheat on him, so we’re clearly supposed to see him as weak and ineffectual. Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 21 June 2022 In Africa, American efforts to persuade governments not to work with Wagner have generally been late and ineffectual, the officials said. Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 May 2022 In the case of the first forum, Reddit’s crackdown was too little, too late; in the case of the second, the platform’s response was more timely but still ineffectual. The New Yorker, 19 May 2022 Doctors refuse her — one is vaguely understanding, if ineffectual, while another is openly contemptuous and ultimately duplicitous. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition ineffectual adjective in·​ef·​fec·​tu·​al ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə-wəl  : not producing the proper or desired effect ineffectual adjective 1 as in unsuccessful not producing the desired result an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unsuccessful inefficient ineffective counterproductive feckless worthless inexpedient pointless useless unprofitable unavailing futile abortive inefficacious nonproductive unproductive profitless fruitless bootless hamstrung Antonyms & Near Antonyms effective efficient effectual efficacious expedient successful beneficial operant useful worthwhile profitable helpful productive ultraefficient availing See More 2 as in futile producing no results another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising Synonyms & Similar Words unsuccessful futile useless ineffective unavailing unproductive abortive unprofitable fruitless worthless vain in vain insufficient inadequate profitless inefficacious meaningless impossible bootless barren otiose empty pointless lost valueless no dice hollow not worth the candle hopeless of no avail lacking idle unattainable counterproductive no-win wanting Antonyms & Near Antonyms effective efficient successful virtuous effectual deadly profitable productive potent fruitful efficacious meaningful adequate worthwhile sufficient practical functional feasible workable applicable usable practicable useable realizable See More
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