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(adj) uneffective, ineffective
not producing an intended effect
an ineffective teacher; ineffective legislation
(adj) ineffective, unable
lacking in power or forcefulness
an ineffectual ruler; like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
(adj) futile, unavailing, otiose
producing no result or effect
a futile effort; the therapy was ineffectual; an otiose undertaking; an unavailing attempt