All ineffectual synonyms
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I i adj ineffectual
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- inefficient — not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- futile — incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
- insufficient — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- hopeless — providing no hope; beyond optimism or hope; desperate: a hopeless case of cancer.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- unable — lacking the necessary power, competence, etc., to accomplish some specified act: He was unable to swim.
- unavailing — ineffectual; futile.
- vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
adjective ineffectual
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- fruitless — useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- indecisive — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- unimpressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- unsuccessful — not achieving or not attended with success: an unsuccessful person; an unsuccessful venture.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.