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ineffectual
01
failing to achieve a desired result
Example
Their ineffectual efforts to stop the leak only made the problem worse.
The medicine was ineffectual against the new strain of the virus.
02
(of a person) not having the power, authority, or confidence to handle a situation
Example
As a leader, he was ineffectual and failed to inspire his team.
Her protests were ineffectual and went ignored by the committee.
03
producing no result or effect
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effect
Verb
effectual
Adjective
ineffectual
Adjective
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