adjadj.allnot producing an intended effectAttributes:effectiveness effectivity effectuality effectualness
Synset:ineffectual uneffective
Examples:- an ineffective teacher
- ineffective legislation
Antonyms:effective
Derivationally Related Form:ineffectivenessineffectualityineffectualness
Inherited Hypernyms:ineffective
Similar to:toothless unproductive
See also:idle inefficacious inefficient powerless useless
adj satadj.alllacking in power or forcefulnessSynset:ineffectual unable
Examples:- an ineffectual ruler
- like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
Antonyms:potent
Derivationally Related Form:ineffectivenessineffectualityineffectualness
Inherited Hypernyms:ineffective
Similar to:impotent
adj satadj.alllacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequateSynset:inefficient
Examples:- an ineffective administration
- inefficient workers
Antonyms:competent
Derivationally Related Form:ineffectivenessinefficiency
Inherited Hypernyms:ineffective
Similar to:incompetent