as in inefficiency
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Recent Examples of ineffectiveness
Makarim, who was education minister between 2019 and 2024, allegedly favored Google’s Chromebook despite a ministry research team refusing to recommend the laptop model due to ineffectiveness in regions lacking internet access.
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ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sonic devices and toxic baits are not recommended due to ineffectiveness and potential harm to other animals.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
His route into that role has been slowed by shoulder injuries and general ineffectiveness.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The ineffectiveness of the rule is a fair criticism.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
If injuries or ineffectiveness hit the rotation, the Angels will have little hope of covering that deficiency with their offense or bullpen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
And maybe Christian Braun and Cam Johnson, cast in proper roles, will figure it out after experiencing underwhelming seasons because of injuries and ineffectiveness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Some can be tucked away in Triple-A, at the ready to be called up due to inevitable injury or ineffectiveness.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In an era when teams typically carry more pitchers than position players, versatility allows managers to make favorable substitutions off the bench and to fill in the gaps in the event of injuries or ineffectiveness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sonic devices and toxic baits are not recommended due to ineffectiveness and potential harm to other animals.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
His route into that role has been slowed by shoulder injuries and general ineffectiveness.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The ineffectiveness of the rule is a fair criticism.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
If injuries or ineffectiveness hit the rotation, the Angels will have little hope of covering that deficiency with their offense or bullpen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
And maybe Christian Braun and Cam Johnson, cast in proper roles, will figure it out after experiencing underwhelming seasons because of injuries and ineffectiveness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Some can be tucked away in Triple-A, at the ready to be called up due to inevitable injury or ineffectiveness.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In an era when teams typically carry more pitchers than position players, versatility allows managers to make favorable substitutions off the bench and to fill in the gaps in the event of injuries or ineffectiveness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ineffectiveness
Noun
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The moving and logistics sector has struggled to keep pace with changing consumer expectations, and has traditionally been defined by inconsistent service and operational inefficiencies.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is presented as evidence of inefficiency.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The impunity of the powerful was measured by the inefficacy of the outraged.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Caroline’s anguish and her ineffectuality at making progress in finding Gabriel make for some frustrating moments as a reader.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The inability to access basic necessities is their greatest concern.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The pain, the inability to sleep, causes the pain to be worse.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The incompetence at every level worsens and only two incompetents have been removed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s complaints included accusations of impropriety and incompetence in Powell’s leadership of the renovation.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ineffectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineffectiveness. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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