ineffectual

adjective
UK: /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl/
US: /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl/

  1. Not producing the desired effect; failing to achieve the intended result.

    1. His efforts to fix the car were ineffectual.
    2. The government's ineffectual attempts to reduce unemployment frustrated many citizens.

  2. Without the ability to get things done; powerless or weak.

    1. He felt ineffectual against the large corporation.
    2. Despite his good intentions, the manager was ultimately ineffectual in changing company policy.

Synonyms

vain powerless useless weak futile

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ineffectual" in English means: Not producing the desired effect; failing to achieve the intended result., Without the ability to get things done; powerless or weak..

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

Synonyms for "ineffectual": vain, powerless, useless, weak, futile.

Example usage of "ineffectual": "His efforts to fix the car were ineffectual.". More examples on the page.