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Synonyms for ineffective
ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪvin·ef·fec·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
ineffective, uneffective, ineffectualadjective
not producing an intended effect
"an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
Synonyms:
unavailing, otiose, unable, inefficient, uneffective, futile, ineffectualAntonyms:
impelling, trenchant, telling, rough-and-ready, effectual, competent, impressive, effective, hard-hitting, potent, efficacious, strong, stiffineffective, ineffectual, unableadjective
lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Synonyms:
unavailing, otiose, unable, inefficient, uneffective, futile, unable(p), ineffectualAntonyms:
hard-hitting, potent, strong, competent, rough-and-ready, effectual, telling, impelling, impressive, trenchant, efficacious, effective, stiffineffective, inefficientadjective
lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
"an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"
Synonyms:
unable, ineffectual, inefficient, uneffectiveAntonyms:
telling, hard-hitting, effective, potent, competent, effectual, impressive, stiff, impelling, rough-and-ready, strong, trenchant, efficacious
Dictionary of English Synonymes
ineffectiveadjective
Synonyms:
INEFFECTUAL, inefficacious
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
ineffectiveadjective
Synonyms:
ineffectual, unavailing, inefficacious
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "ineffective":
inefficient, ineffectual, inoperative, toothless, invalid, useless, inefficiency, effective, unsuccessful
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#1068 | effective | |
#3646 | unable | |
#6852 | invalid | |
#10226 | useless | |
#17103 | unsuccessful | |
#17218 | ineffective | |
#20856 | inefficient | |
#26975 | futile | |
#38445 | inefficiency | |
#57032 | inoperative | |
#61666 | ineffectual | |
#64935 | toothless | |
#109464 | unavailing |
How to use ineffective in a sentence?
This is not analogous to saying that this integral part of cancer surveillance is ineffective or harmful.
A breakdown of communication led to a completely uncoordinated and ineffective combined response that could have resulted in serious injury or property damage.
A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.
The Dilbert Principle The most ineffective workers are systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage--Management.
The platforms just aren't ready for this, their content moderation is completely ineffective. Their AI and machine learning isn't sophisticated enough.
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