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ineffective
adjective in·ef·fec·tive \ˌi-nə-ˈfek-tiv\
: not producing or having the effect you want : not effective
Full Definition of INEFFECTIVE
1
: not producing an intended effect : ineffectual <ineffective lighting>
2
: not capable of performing efficiently or as expected : incapable <an ineffective executive>
— in·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
— in·ef·fec·tive·ness noun
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First Known Use of INEFFECTIVE
1649
Related to INEFFECTIVE
- Synonyms
- counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient
- Antonyms
- effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient
Rhymes with INEFFECTIVE
INEFFECTIVENESS Defined for Kids
ineffective
adjective in·ef·fec·tive \ˌi-nə-ˈfek-tiv\
Definition of INEFFECTIVE for Kids
: not having the desired effect <The medicine was ineffective.>
— in·ef·fec·tive·ly adverb
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