ineffectiveness

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Recent Examples of ineffectiveness Part of the problem was ineffectiveness on first down that forced the Eagles to play behind the sticks. Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The states argue that Meta withheld relevant information from users and parents, who might have benefited from knowing the ineffectiveness of the feature and others like it, constituting a violation of consumer protection laws. John Ruwitch, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 The commission has been plagued by partisan infighting and ineffectiveness, as well as chronic vacancies and a lack of funding. Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 10 July 2026 Nwodim pointed out that O’Connell has firsthand experience of their ineffectiveness. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 See and assess your teams’ repetitive tasks, ineffectiveness and common delays. Shawn Chang, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026 Brunson’s ineffectiveness throughout the night. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026 The technology has been criticized for its high price tag, ineffectiveness in improving public safety and lack of transparency. Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ineffectiveness
Noun
  • Instead, strong systems provide reliable information that AI can analyze to identify patterns, support forecasting, improve planning and reveal operational inefficiencies.
    Onahira Rivas, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • As chief administrative officer, the secretary-general cannot fix the Security Council or eliminate inefficiency.
    Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The impunity of the powerful was measured by the inefficacy of the outraged.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • The constant delay-of-game calls, false starts and inability to get lined up are a special level of alarming for a quarterback who entered the NFL 10 years ago.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among the many glaring issues coming out of the opener, the offense’s inability to sustain drives was particularly galling.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Still, the movie does at times rely on convenient incompetence.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Reds demonstrate their incompetence once again by allowing Reacher and Green to disarm them and start swinging.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Ineffectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineffectiveness. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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