as in ineffectiveness
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Recent Examples of inefficacy
The work is less a critique of AA’s methods than a wry commentary on art and art history’s inefficacy in remedying profound societal ills, especially those affecting Indigenous communities.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
—WWD, 2 July 2024
When my depression hasn’t improved or worsened, providers have abruptly discharged me from their care without a treatment plan, or simply began treating me worse, as though the inefficacy of their therapies could only stem from my noncompliance or bad vibes.
—Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficacy
Noun
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The staff didn’t plan on playing Zackery or Golden much this season, but didn’t have much choice after injuries and ineffectiveness forced a rethink.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite the offense’s ineffectiveness Friday, TCU’s defense kept the Horned Frogs afloat with countless stops deep in their own territory — like when linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr broke up a would-be touchdown in the second half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Sep. 2025
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The game against the Cougars was a winnable one, as Colorado took a 14-0 lead, but Salter’s inefficiency as a passer doomed the Buffaloes down the stretch in a 24-21 loss.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just like in life, slowness isn’t inefficiency.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Inefficacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficacy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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