CEFR B2

ineffectively

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that does not produce the desired or intended result; without achieving what is wanted.

Examples

The old software ran so slowly that it processed data ineffectively.
Despite their efforts, the team communicated ineffectively, leading to many misunderstandings.

Synonyms: poorly, inefficiently, unsuccessfully, fruitlessly

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ineffectively (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli/

Definition

In a manner that does not produce the desired or intended result; without achieving what is wanted.

Examples

The old software ran so slowly that it processed data ineffectively.
Despite their efforts, the team communicated ineffectively, leading to many misunderstandings.
The new policy was implemented ineffectively, failing to address the core problems it was designed to solve.

How to Use ineffectively

act ineffectively (collocation): To take action without achieving the desired outcome. — "The committee acted ineffectively to resolve the dispute."
deal with ineffectively (prepositional phrase): To handle a situation or problem without success. — "The crisis was dealt with ineffectively by the previous administration."

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