ineffective

adjective
UK: /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/
US: /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/

  1. Not producing the desired result; not effective.

    1. The medicine was ineffective.
    2. Their strategies to reduce crime have proven ineffective over the long term.

  2. Not able to do things well; not competent or capable.

    1. He is an ineffective leader.
    2. The new manager was largely ineffective at motivating the team.

Synonyms

fruitless powerless unproductive incapable futile

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ineffective" in English means: Not producing the desired result; not effective., Not able to do things well; not competent or capable..

The phonetic transcription of "ineffective" is /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/ in British English and /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ineffective": fruitless, powerless, unproductive, incapable, futile.

Example usage of "ineffective": "The medicine was ineffective.". More examples on the page.