ineffective, adj.
lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
<adj.all>
ineffective inefficient
sample sentences
"an ineffective administration""inefficient workers"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
not producing an intended effect
<adj.all>
ineffective ineffectual uneffective
sample sentences
"an ineffective teacher""ineffective legislation"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
also see
attribute
similar to
lacking in power or forcefulness
<adj.all>
ineffective ineffectual unable
sample sentences
"an ineffectual ruler""like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to