ineffectual

The definition of ineffectual is not productive or not working correctly.

(adjective)

An example of something ineffectual is a cell phone that constantly breaks.

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See ineffectual in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not effectual; not producing or not able to produce the desired effect

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See ineffectual in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Insufficient to produce a desired effect: an ineffectual effort to block the legislation.
    b. Useless; worthless: an ineffectual treatment for cancer.
  2. Lacking forcefulness or effectiveness; weak: an ineffectual ruler.

Related Forms:

  • inˌef·fecˌtu·alˈi·ty (-ălˈĭ-tē), inˌef·fecˈtu·al·ness noun
  • inˌef·fecˈtu·al·ly adverb

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