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 biggest discrepancy for Cruz this season compared to his breakout 2025 campaign is the ineffectiveness of his four-seamer.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 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

Definition of ineffectiveness

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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

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

The inability to do so has cost Engelbert during her latter years.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Venezuela’s problem has not been a shortage of economists capable of designing sophisticated monetary and fiscal regimes, but its inability to follow strict rules in good times and bad.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 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

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