Synonyms for ineffective
ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪvin·ef·fec·tive

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1. ineffective, uneffective, ineffectualadjective

   not producing an intended effect

   "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"

   Synonyms:
   unavailing, otiose, unable, inefficient, uneffective, futile, ineffectual

   Antonyms:
   impelling, trenchant, telling, rough-and-ready, effectual, competent, impressive, effective, hard-hitting, potent, efficacious, strong, stiff

2. ineffective, 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), ineffectual

   Antonyms:
   hard-hitting, potent, strong, competent, rough-and-ready, effectual, telling, impelling, impressive, trenchant, efficacious, effective, stiff

3. ineffective, inefficientadjective

   lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

   "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"

   Synonyms:
   unable, ineffectual, inefficient, uneffective

   Antonyms:
   telling, hard-hitting, effective, potent, competent, effectual, impressive, stiff, impelling, rough-and-ready, strong, trenchant, efficacious

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1. ineffectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   INEFFECTUAL, inefficacious

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1. ineffectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   ineffectual, unavailing, inefficacious

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1. List of paraphrases for "ineffective":

   inefficient, ineffectual, inoperative, toothless, invalid, useless, inefficiency, effective, unsuccessful

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1. Chuck Schumer:

   The problem thus far has been President Trump’s insistence on a completely ineffective and absurdly expensive border wall as a part of any deal on DACA.

2. Steven Phillipson:

   The goal isn’t for the thoughts to be gone. The goal is for the thoughts to be meaningless and ineffective, recovery is a state where a person’s brain might produce these associations rather than 40 to 50 times a day, to possibly twice a day, sometimes twice a week.

3. Brian Fitzpatrick:

   This extreme measure must end, it is an ineffective deterrent against illegal immigration, and children should not have to face traumatic ordeals given the actions of their parents. We have waited over a year and a half for Congress to resolve the crisis on our borders. Inaction is unacceptable.

4. Hiromi Yamaoka:

   Any inconsistency in rules among countries creates a loophole that renders the rules ineffective.

5. Zhang Yuxian:

   This round of polices, including fiscal, monetary and structural policies, will definitely be reflected in the fourth quarter, otherwise such policies will be ineffective.