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单词 inefficacious
释义

inefficacious

adjective

in·​ef·​fi·​ca·​cious (ˌ)i-ˌne-fə-ˈkā-shəs How to pronounce inefficacious (audio)
: lacking the power to produce a desired effect : ineffective
inefficaciously adverb
inefficaciousness noun

Synonyms

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

his efforts to restore the neglected houseplant back to health were belated and sadly inefficacious an inefficacious medication for a rare form of tuberculosis
Recent Examples on the Web Day — who grew up watching the spelling bee — came up with the concept of exploring the psyche of a winner with an ultimately inefficacious career in 2015 while at a UCB improv sketch-writing class. NBC News, 6 Oct. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

inefficacious

adjective

1
as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result his efforts to restore the neglected houseplant back to health were belated and sadly inefficacious

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unsuccessful
  • inefficient
  • counterproductive
  • ineffective
  • worthless
  • inexpedient
  • ineffectual
  • unprofitable
  • pointless
  • feckless
  • unavailing
  • useless
  • futile
  • abortive
  • profitless
  • nonproductive
  • fruitless
  • unproductive
  • bootless
  • hamstrung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • efficacious
  • effective
  • efficient
  • effectual
  • expedient
  • beneficial
  • operant
  • successful
  • useful
  • worthwhile
  • profitable
  • helpful
  • productive
  • ultraefficient
  • availing
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2
as in futile
producing no results an inefficacious medication for a rare form of tuberculosis

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • futile
  • unsuccessful
  • useless
  • ineffective
  • unavailing
  • ineffectual
  • unprofitable
  • fruitless
  • in vain
  • abortive
  • profitless
  • insufficient
  • unproductive
  • worthless
  • impossible
  • vain
  • inadequate
  • otiose
  • meaningless
  • bootless
  • barren
  • valueless
  • pointless
  • empty
  • lost
  • not worth the candle
  • of no avail
  • hollow
  • hopeless
  • no dice
  • lacking
  • unattainable
  • idle
  • counterproductive
  • no-win
  • wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • effective
  • successful
  • efficient
  • efficacious
  • profitable
  • virtuous
  • fruitful
  • productive
  • deadly
  • potent
  • effectual
  • worthwhile
  • sufficient
  • adequate
  • meaningful
  • practical
  • feasible
  • applicable
  • practicable
  • workable
  • functional
  • usable
  • realizable
  • useable
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