ineffectual

ineffectual is a 11-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient. Face value is 19 in Scrabble and 23 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 19 · Words With Friends 23 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient.
2. adjective. not producing an intended effect

   "an ineffective teacher"

   "ineffective legislation"

   Synonyms: ineffective, uneffective

3. adjective. lacking in power or forcefulness

   "an ineffectual ruler"

   "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

   Synonyms: ineffective, unable

4. adjective. producing no result or effect

   "a futile effort"

   "the therapy was ineffectual"

   Synonyms: futile, otiose, unavailing

Synonyms

ineffective, uneffective, unable, futile, otiose, unavailing

Common word forms

ineffectually, ineffectuality, ineffectualness

Words from these letters

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