What are some opposite words for effective?
Antonyms for effective
ɪˈfɛk tɪvef·fec·tive
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term effective.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
effective
Antonyms:
abortive, baseless, bootless, deceitful, delusive, empty, fruitless, futile, idle, inconstant, ineffectual, nugatory, null, profitless, shadowy, trifling, trivial, unavailing, unimportant, unprofitable, unreal, unsatisfying, unserviceable, unsubstantial, useless, vain, vapid, visionary, worthlessSynonyms:
adequate, advantageous, beneficial, competent, efficient, expedient, potent, powerful, profitable, real, serviceable, solid, sound, substantial, sufficient, useful, valid, valuable, worthy
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
effective
Antonyms:
weak, ineffective, inconducive, inoperative, futile, nugatorySynonyms:
powerful, conducive, operative, cogent, telling, able, potent, talented, efficacious, efficient, serviceable, effectual
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Princeton's WordNet
effective, effectual, efficaciousadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"
Antonyms:
ineffective, ineffectual, nonoperational, incompetent, inoperative, uneffective, potential, possible, inactive, inefficacious, toothless, unproductiveSynonyms:
sound, in effect(p), efficient, efficacious, effectual, legal, in force(p), goodeffective, efficientadjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
"people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"
Antonyms:
ineffectual, possible, inefficacious, inactive, uneffective, unproductive, inoperative, ineffective, nonoperational, incompetent, potential, toothlessSynonyms:
good, efficacious, effectual, in effect(p), efficient, in force(p)effectiveadjective
works well as a means or remedy
"an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
Antonyms:
potential, possible, uneffective, unproductive, ineffectual, incompetent, toothless, ineffective, inefficacious, nonoperational, inactive, inoperativeSynonyms:
good, efficacious, effectual, in effect(p), efficient, in force(p)effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p)adjective
exerting force or influence
"the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
Antonyms:
possible, nonoperational, ineffectual, toothless, inactive, unproductive, incompetent, potential, inoperative, inefficacious, uneffective, ineffectiveeffectiveadjective
existing in fact; not theoretical; real
"a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
Antonyms:
incompetent, ineffectual, potential, inactive, toothless, unproductive, inoperative, inefficacious, nonoperational, ineffective, possible, uneffectiveSynonyms:
good, efficacious, effectual, in effect(p), efficient, in force(p)effectiveadjective
ready for service
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
Antonyms:
toothless, inactive, ineffectual, nonoperational, inefficacious, ineffective, unproductive, potential, inoperative, uneffective, possible, incompetentSynonyms:
good, efficacious, effectual, in effect(p), efficient, in force(p)
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
Editors Contribution
non effective
good to use
this face mask was affective
How to use effective in a sentence?
We have our gold standard of what we provide – the safest, most effective regimen – and then if it’s not available, we use the next best one. And that’s what we would be left with.
Any kind of statement or action taken by networks when a scandal arises may unnecessarily fan the flames of public interest in the scandal, silence may be an effective strategy at times however, silence can also be detrimental ….
So we know that plant-based diets are effective, but if they are to be widely used, we need to make access to plant-based, no-added-fat foods easier and more affordable.
Lerman told Homeland Security Today. For too many years, for very good reasons, Europeans have neglected the need for effective intelligence measures. the goods are boycotted in European supermarkets.
I learned long ago that the most effective way to compete is to play your own game, and I've been competing with men my whole life.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#633 | possible | |
#1068 | effective | |
#1224 | potential | |
#2578 | null | |
#2964 | empty | |
#4981 | weak | |
#9013 | idle | |
#10226 | useless | |
#10506 | inactive | |
#12556 | trivial | |
#13230 | unreal | |
#15690 | vain | |
#17218 | ineffective | |
#19590 | visionary | |
#20769 | worthless | |
#24911 | incompetent | |
#26975 | futile | |
#32026 | unimportant | |
#38689 | shadowy | |
#48116 | fruitless | |
#48348 | unproductive | |
#55524 | deceitful | |
#55539 | unprofitable | |
#57032 | inoperative | |
#60134 | baseless | |
#61666 | ineffectual | |
#64935 | toothless | |
#69037 | trifling | |
#72180 | abortive | |
#90731 | unsatisfying | |
#94014 | vapid | |
#109464 | unavailing | |
#131299 | unserviceable | |
#146779 | inconstant | |
#203636 | delusive | |
#244598 | unsubstantial | |
#245515 | nugatory | |
#291737 | profitless |
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