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ineffective

UK
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/

Translations

ineffectiveadjective
more ineffective
Comp.
most ineffective
Super.
UK
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/
The new policy was ineffective in reducing the company's expenses.
La nouvelle politique était inefficace pour réduire les dépenses de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
inopérantSurtout pour une mesure, un dispositif ou un mécanisme.
Synonyms
powerless
unproductive
futile
useless
unavailing
inadequate
insufficient
ineffectual
Antonyms
effective

Definitions

ineffectiveadjective
Not producing the intended or expected effect; unsuccessful.
The new policy was ineffective in reducing the company's expenses.
Lacking the ability or competence to perform adequately.
The team's ineffective leadership resulted in poor performance.
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