what does ineffectual mean?
INEFFECTUAL as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- not producing an intended effect
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- an ineffective teacher
- ineffective legislation
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- Meaning
- not sufficient to produce a desired result
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- an ineffectual effort to block the legislation
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- Meaning
- lacking in power or forcefulness
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- an ineffectual ruler
- like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
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- Meaning
- producing no result or effect
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- a futile effort
- the therapy was ineffectual
- an otiose undertaking
- an unavailing attempt
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