ineffective

[US]/ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
[UK]/ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not producing any effect, not functioning
adv. in a manner that does not produce any effect, without ability
n. lack of effectiveness, lack of ability

Example Sentences

a weak and ineffective president.

an ineffective salesman

the efficient cause of the revolution. ineffective

The court is ineffective because it lacks the necessary enforcement machinery.

chemicals that are very ineffective in killing weeds

the cabinet's reaction to the crisis was at best ineffective and at worst irresponsible.

Ineffective esophageal motility in gastroesophageal erosive reflux disease and in nonerosive reflux disease: Are they different?

New research shows that it is ineffective to use sulfa drugs (including sulfapyridine and ethylamine) for preventing toxoplasma infection. 15 percent AIDS have toxoplasma.

Real-world Examples

This combination of methods is ineffective.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

And a survey found most people think this one will be just as ineffective.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2015

Vaccines, once developed, may be ineffective.

Source: The Economist - Technology

53. Why does Tenette Smith think a combination of teaching methods is ineffective?

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

55. What have advances in statistics and brain imaging proved ineffective?

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

[B] the ineffective enforcement of privacy law.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

They called the wall ineffective and unnecessary, and accused the President of governing by temper tantrum.

Source: AP Listening Collection January 2019

Or did I use an ineffective study method?

Source: Crash Course Learning Edition

C) They prove ineffective in helping mental patients.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.

Source: CET-4 Listening Comprehension - Short Passage Understanding

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