ineffective

ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv
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Translation of ineffective into German

Adjective

1.

unsuccessful

not producing the desired effect
  • The medicine was ineffective against the virus.Das Medikament war wirkungslos gegen das Virus.
2.

incompetent

lacking the ability to perform well
  • The ineffective manager failed to lead the team.Der unfähige Manager konnte das Team nicht führen.
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Synonyms and analogies of ineffective in English

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.

Translations of "ineffective" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
unwirksamadj.

The repealed law faced criticism for being outdated and ineffective.

Das aufgehobene Gesetz wurde dafür kritisiert, veraltet und unwirksam zu sein.

ineffektivadj.

They bashed the new policy as ineffective and overly complicated.

Sie verdammten die neue Politik als ineffektiv und übermäßig kompliziert.

wirkungslosadj.

The advertisement promised jam tomorrow, but the product was disappointing and ineffective.

Die Werbung machte leere Versprechungen, doch das Produkt war enttäuschend und wirkungslos.

ineffizientadj.

Incorrect technique is not only ineffective, but also traumatic.

Falsche Technik ist nicht nur ineffizient, sondern auch traumatisch.

erfolglosadj.

Causal treatment and prophylactic measures are not known or mainly ineffective.

Eine kausale Behandlung sowie prophylaktische Maßnahmen sind nicht bekannt oder weitgehend erfolglos.

nutzlosadj.

There were lots of supplements at my desk and all were ineffective.

Es gab mehrere Tabletten an meinem Schreibtisch und alle waren nutzlos.

rechtsunwirksamadj.

Any claim beyond the mentioned timeframes shall be ineffective and deemed forfeited.

Jeglicher nach Ablauf der genannten Fristen erhobene Anspruch ist rechtsunwirksam und gilt als verwirkt.

unzureichendadj.

Consequently, conventional cartographic methods are largely ineffective.

Die konventionellen Kartierungsmethoden sind hier folglich unzureichend.

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Other translations for ineffective:

  • untauglichadj.
  • folgenlosadj.
  • fruchtlosadj.

ineffective: Examples and translations in context

The new policy is the poster child for ineffective government interventions.

Die neue Politik ist das Paradebeispiel für unwirksame staatliche Eingriffe.

The report highlighted the squandering of taxpayer money on ineffective programs.

Der Bericht hob die Verschwendung von Steuergeldern für unwirksame Programme hervor.

The lapsed agreement rendered their prior arrangements ineffective, leading to confusion.

Die abgelaufene Vereinbarung machte ihre früheren Absprachen unwirksam und führte zu Verwirrung.

They would refute any suggestion that the product was unsafe or ineffective.

Sie würden jede Andeutung bestreiten, dass das Produkt unsicher oder unwirksam sei.

For years I have been struggling with them and usually ineffective.

Ich habe seit Jahren mit ihnen zu kämpfen und meistens unwirksam.

A flawed medical diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatments and prolonged suffering.

Eine fehlerhafte medizinische Diagnose kann zu unwirksamen Behandlungen und anhaltendem Leiden führen.

Following an independent review, a contract may be considered ineffective.

Nach einer unabhängigen Nachprüfung kann ein Auftrag für unwirksam erklärt werden.

You have mountains and forests, where tanks are ineffective.

Sie besitzen Berge und Wälder, in denen Panzer unwirksam sind.

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