ineffectual

Meaning

  1. Unable or insufficient to produce effect.
  2. Worthless; ineffective.
  3. Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.

Synonyms

ineffective
25k
futile
C2
vain
C1
useless
B1
fruitless
30k
unavailing
unsuccessful
C2
inefficacious
in vain

abortive

unproductive
pointless
C1
powerless
C1
sterile
C2
irresponsible
C1
superficial
C2
incompetent
C1
idle
C1
otiose
shallow
C1

uneffective

inefficient
27k
feckless
49k
unable
B2
unserviceable
vacillating
vague
C1
wasted
B2
wet
B1
wishy-washy
45k
adynamic
unforceful
nebbishy
weak sister
conceited
C2
dead
A1
💀
decrepit
31k
defeated
B2
effectless

effete

enervated
feeble
C2
frivolous
C2
impotent
C2
impractical
26k
impuissant
inconclusive
21k
indecisive
29k
inoperative
irresolute
Translations

ineficaz
vruchteloos
va
vano
vão
inútil
inútil

άκαρπος

incapaç
inefficace
inefficace
fútil
ineficaç
Frequency

45k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/
Etymology

From in- + effectual.

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