ineffectual

adjective

Meaning

Lacking the power or ability to produce the desired result or effect.

Examples

The committee's ineffectual policies failed to address the growing crisis.
He felt completely ineffectual as he watched the fire spread, unable to find a working extinguisher.

Synonyms: weak, useless, ineffective, futile, impotent

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ineffectual

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

Definition

Lacking the power or ability to produce the desired result or effect.

Examples

The committee's ineffectual policies failed to address the growing crisis.
He felt completely ineffectual as he watched the fire spread, unable to find a working extinguisher.
Despite his loud protests, his efforts to change the company's direction remained entirely ineffectual.

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