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Comparative
more ineffectual
Superlative
most ineffectual
1
failing to achieve a desired result
- Their ineffectual efforts to stop the leak only made the problem worse.
- The medicine was ineffectual against the new strain of the virus.
- All her complaints proved ineffectual and were quickly dismissed.
- His apology was ineffectual—it didn't fix the damage he had done.
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2
(of a person) not having the power, authority, or confidence to handle a situation
- As a leader, he was ineffectual and failed to inspire his team.
- Her protests were ineffectual and went ignored by the committee.
- The teacher's ineffectual attempts to quiet the class only made things worse.
- He came across as ineffectual in negotiations, always giving in too easily.
- Despite his good intentions, he remained an ineffectual advocate for the cause.
Synonyms:
3
producing no result or effect
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