Ineffectual Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəɫ
in-uh-FEK-choo-uhl
ɪnɪfˈɛktʃuːəl
in-if-EK-choo-uhl
Definition
Not producing the desired result or not effective; failing to achieve what is intended.
Usage & Nuances
Generally formal or descriptive; used for actions, people, or objects that fail to work well. Often paired with words like 'attempt,' 'effort,' or 'response.' Not as strong as 'useless,' but suggests persistent failure.
Spanish: ineficaz - inútilPortuguese (BR): ineficaz - inútilPortuguese (PT): ineficaz - inútilChinese (Simplified): 无效的 - 无能的Chinese (Traditional): 無效的 - 無能的Hindi: अप्रभावी - निष्फलArabic: غير فعّال - عديم الجدوىBengali: অকার্যকর - নিষ্ফলRussian: бессильный - неэффективныйJapanese: 効果のない - 無力なVietnamese: không hiệu quả - bất lựcKorean: 무기력한 - 효과 없는Turkish: etkisiz - sonuçsuzUrdu: بے اثر - ناکامIndonesian: tidak efektif - tidak berhasil
Example Sentences
His ineffectual plan failed to solve the problem.
basic
The medicine was ineffectual in treating my headache.
basic
Their ineffectual efforts could not change the situation.
basic
I found his advice completely ineffectual—it didn't help at all.
natural
Her ineffectual response to the crisis made everyone nervous.
natural
He seemed ineffectual in meetings, rarely contributing useful ideas.
natural