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ineffectiveness

in·ef·fec·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-i-fek-tiv]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-i-fek-tiv]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv/

Definitions of ineffectiveness word

  • adjective ineffectiveness not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies. 1
  • adjective ineffectiveness inefficient or incompetent; incapable: an ineffective manager. 1
  • adjective ineffectiveness lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting. 1
  • noun ineffectiveness The condition of being ineffective. 1
See all 4 definitions of ineffectiveness

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Origin of ineffectiveness

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 Ineffectiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ineffectiveness

ineffectiveness 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 about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ineffectiveness

noun ineffectiveness

  • inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
  • infirmity — a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age.
  • impotence — the condition or quality of being impotent; weakness.
  • powerlessness — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
  • helplessness — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
All 16 Synonyms of ineffectiveness

Antonyms for ineffectiveness

noun ineffectiveness

  • strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
All 2 Antonyms of ineffectiveness

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