ineffective

Meaning

1. Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
2. Lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate.

Synonyms

useless

ineffectual

unavailing

inefficient

inefficacious

pointless

incompetent

void

powerless

vain

futile

invalid

fruitless

incapable

inoperative

nugatory

unsuccessful

unable

uneffective

impotent

punchless

impractical

profitless

shiftless

tardy

uneconomical

unfit

unproductive

unserviceable

off one’s game

unworkable

feckless

vacant

empty

backwards

weak

insufficient

lifeless

abortive

not valid

null and void

inapt

Translations

inefficace

inutile

inefficace

inútil

ineficaz

ineficaç

unwirksam

vruchteloos

ondienstig

baldio

onnuttig

vergeefs

nutzlos

nutteloos

inócuo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/

Etymology

From in- + effective.