ineffectual

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Translations 1.2.4 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

in- "not" + effectual "having effect"

[edit] Adjective

ineffectual (comparative more ineffectual, superlative most ineffectual)

1. unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile

   After several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.

2. worthless
3. weak; lacking forcefulness

   Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:futile

[edit] Antonyms

• effectual

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• ineffectualness
• ineffectuality
• ineffectually