ineffectual

[US]/ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl/

[UK]/ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking the ability or power to produce an effect; ineffective.

ineffectual attempts

ineffectual efforts

an ineffectual treatment for cancer.

she was neglectful and ineffectual as a parent.

an ineffectual effort to block the legislation.

she was full of ineffectual undirected anger.

the ineffectual Oxbridge dons portrayed by Evelyn Waugh.

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