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单词 ineffectively
释义

ineffective

adjective

in·​ef·​fec·​tive ˌi-nə-ˈfek-tiv How to pronounce ineffective (audio)
1
: not producing an intended effect : ineffectual
ineffective lighting
2
: not capable of performing efficiently or as expected : incapable
an ineffective executive
ineffectively adverb
ineffectiveness noun

Synonyms

  • counterproductive
  • feckless
  • hamstrung
  • ineffectual
  • inefficacious
  • inefficient
  • inexpedient
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Example Sentences

The treatment was ineffective against the disease. an ineffective effort to reduce unemployment that only spurred inflation
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Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ineffective

adjective

in·​ef·​fec·​tive ˌi-nə-ˈfek-tiv How to pronounce ineffective (audio)
: not having the desired effect
The medicine was ineffective.

ineffectively

adverb

as in ineffectually

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ineffectually
  • impotently
  • lamely
  • lazily
  • uncertainly
  • halfheartedly
  • languidly
  • spinelessly
  • delicately
  • listlessly
  • weakly
  • shakily
  • bloodlessly
  • feebly
  • nervelessly
  • faintly
  • frailly
  • gently
  • softly
  • spiritlessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • vigorously
  • forcefully
  • strongly
  • powerfully
  • energetically
  • firmly
  • forcibly
  • strenuously
  • dynamically
  • mightily
  • hard
  • roundly
  • stiffly
  • violently
  • sturdily
  • explosively
  • sharply
  • stoutly
  • muscularly
  • robustly
  • fiercely
  • vehemently
  • actively
  • roughshod
  • briskly
  • lustily
  • crisply
  • eagerly
  • spiritedly
  • heartily
  • animatedly
  • vivaciously
  • gamely
  • snappily
  • hammer and tongs
  • spunkily
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