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ineffectual
adjective
Not producing an intended effect
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adjective
Not producing an intended effect
“An ineffective teacher”
adjective
Lacking in power or forcefulness
“An ineffectual ruler”
adjective
Producing no result or effect
“A futile effort”
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An ineffective teacher
Ineffective legislation
An ineffectual ruler
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
A futile effort
The therapy was ineffectual
An otiose undertaking
An unavailing attempt
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