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- [in-i-fek-tiv]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv/
- /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/
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- [in-i-fek-tiv]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv/
Definitions of ineffectively word
- adjective ineffectively not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies. 1
- adjective ineffectively inefficient or incompetent; incapable: an ineffective manager. 1
- adjective ineffectively lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting. 1
- noun ineffectively In an ineffective manner. 1
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Origin of ineffectively
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; in-3 + effective
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Parts of speech for Ineffectively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ineffectively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
ineffectively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineffectively
adv ineffectively
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- inefficacious — not able to produce the desired effect; ineffective.
adverb ineffectively
- unsuccessfully — not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.
- anti-productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- vainly — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- in vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- futilely — incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
Antonyms for ineffectively
adverb ineffectively
- successfully — achieving or having achieved success.
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