What are some opposite words for effectual?
Antonyms for effectual
ɪˈfɛk tʃu əlef·fec·tu·al
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term effectual.
Wiktionary
effectualadjective
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ineffectualeffectualadjective
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ineffectual
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"
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invalidSynonyms:
sound, effective, in effect(p), efficient, efficacious, legal, in force(p), goodlegal, sound, effectualadjective
having legal efficacy or force
"a sound title to the property"
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invalidSynonyms:
sound, heavy, effective, wakeless, efficacious, profound, good, legal, healthy, reasoned, intelligent, level-headed, well-grounded, levelheaded
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
effectualadjective
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ineffectualSynonyms:
efficacious, effective, efficient, availing, successful
How to use effectual in a sentence?
One of the most effectual ways of pleasing and of making one's self loved is to be cheerful joy softens more hearts than tears do.
Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince:
...it is a base thing to look to others for your defense instead of depending upon yourself. That defense alone is effectual, sure, and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valor.
We may define a Puritan as a man who holds that certain kinds of acts, even if they have no visible bad effects upon others than the agent, are inherently sinful, and, being sinful, ought to be prevented by whatever means is most effectual - the criminal law if possible, and, if not that, then public opinion backed by economic pressure.
Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia:
Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.
He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#6852 | invalid | |
#61666 | ineffectual | |
#70091 | effectual |
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