ineffective

ineffective is a 11-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal. Face value is 22 in Scrabble and 25 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 22 · Words With Friends 25 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal.
2. adjective. lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

   "an ineffective administration"

   "inefficient workers"

   Synonyms: inefficient

3. adjective. not producing an intended effect

   "an ineffective teacher"

   "ineffective legislation"

   Synonyms: ineffectual, uneffective

4. adjective. lacking in power or forcefulness

   "an ineffectual ruler"

   "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

   Synonyms: ineffectual, unable

Synonyms

inefficient, ineffectual, uneffective, unable

Common word forms

ineffectively, ineffectiveness

Words from these letters

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