ineffectual

ineffectual

adjective

Definition of INEFFECTUAL

1

not producing the desired result <an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon>

Synonyms counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient

Related Words abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, pointless, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, worthless

Near Antonyms availing, beneficial, helpful, productive, profitable, successful, useful, worthwhile

Antonyms effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient

2

producing no results <another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising>

Synonyms abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, vain

Related Words hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless; hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable; inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting; counterproductive

Near Antonyms meaningful, worthwhile; adequate, sufficient; applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable (also useable), workable

Antonyms deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous