Dictionary Entry
ineffectual
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word ineffectual, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Failing to produce the desired result or make a difference; useless.
Example Sentence
The team's attempts to fix the bug were ineffectual, and the software continued to crash.
Usage Note
To describe something that does not work as intended or fails to produce a desired outcome, like a plan that doesn't solve a problem or a person who can't get things done.