Ineffectual (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation".
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Examples
- The new policy proved to be an ineffectual solution to the company's financial problems.
- The team's ineffectual defense allowed the opposing team to score easily.
- Her ineffectual attempts to calm the angry customer only seemed to make things worse.
- The government's ineffectual response to the natural disaster was widely criticized.
- The ineffectual alarm system failed to alert the police when the store was burglarized.
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Meaning 2
Producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt".
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Meaning 3
Lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.