Definition Synonyms
Definition of ineffective - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unsuccessfulnot producing the desired effect
- The medicine was ineffective against the virus.
2.
incompetentlacking the ability to perform well
- The ineffective manager failed to lead the team.
Origin of ineffective
Latin, in- (not) + efficere (to accomplish)
Terms with ineffective included in their meaning
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ineffective use
not used effectively or profitably
ineffective action
have no helpful or positive effect
ineffective
not producing desired results or benefits
functionality
made inoperative or ineffective
effectiveness
rendered ineffective or useless
ineffective
no longer effective or useful
failure
something completely ineffective
ineffective communication
lack of effective communication between people
organizational
become ineffective or disorganized
ineffective
person unable to perform tasks effectively
effectiveness
render something ineffective or weak
ineffective communication
describing a situation where words have no effect
general
made neutral or ineffective in some way
ineffective
no longer effective or successful
ineffective
no longer effective or capable
timing
at a time when it's ineffective to act
character
person who is weak and easily controlled or ineffective
ineffective
no longer effective due to frequent use
ineffective law
lacking power to enforce or punish
ineffective
less effective or forceful
figurative
dramatic but ineffective display
neutralization
make something ineffective or nullify it
medical
ineffective or harmful medical treatment
ineffective action
action or effort that has no effect
Examples of ineffective in a sentence
His efforts were ineffective in changing the outcome. The ineffective policy led to more problems. Her ineffective methods didn't solve the issue.
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- French:inefficace, incompétent, ...
- German:wirkungslos, unfähig, ...
- Italian:inefficace, inadeguato, ...
- Spanish:ineficaz, incompetente, ...
- Portuguese:ineficaz, incompetente, ...
- Chinese:无效的, 无能的, ...
- Japanese:効果がない, 無能な, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر فَعَّال, عَدِيم الفَعَّالِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי יָעִיל, לֹא יָעִיל, ...
- Russian:неэффективный, ...
- Ukrainian:неефективний, ...
- Hindi:अप्रभावी, अक्षम, ...
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