INEFFECTUALITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

ineffectuality

noun

Definition of ineffectuality

as in ineffectiveness

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Recent Examples of ineffectuality 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

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Noun

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
Cabrera’s return was short-lived, as the right-hander is once again dealing with a blister issue on top of more ineffectiveness.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of ineffectiveness

Noun

This celestial season puts a spotlight on inefficiencies and where our expectations aren’t necessarily realistic.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
The public has put much of the blame on the French justice system, which has been accused of slow processing times and inefficiency.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inefficiency

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

Definition of inefficacy

Noun

Besides faulty lactose digestion, nonwhite bodies were accused of other failures, too, such as aldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, an inability to digest alcohol quickly.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Officials said the steep terrain and the inability for the climbers to safely dismount prompted a helicopter rescue technician to be lowered to assist the first victim.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of inability

Noun

Once again, Gulf leaders were shocked not just by American disregard for their preferences but also by the revelation of American impotence.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
That approach lowers the risk of post-surgical impotence and improves the odds of regaining function within two years after surgery.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of impotence

Noun

The archipelago has faced a drought that has led to severe water shortages in many cities, with government and agency incompetence (or worse, corruption) accused of worsening an already fraught crisis.

— Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
That is inaccurate, not what the investigation covers, and viral posts on X are misleading people either through incompetence or purposefully misleading information.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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