ineffective

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful

Example Sentences

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime rates.

Synonyms

useless, unsuccessful, futile, unproductive, powerless, inadequate

Entry 1

useless, unsuccessful, futile, unproductive, powerless, inadequate

Entry 2

useless, unsuccessful, futile, powerless

Antonyms

effective, functional, successful, productive, powerful, efficient

Entry 1

effective, functional, successful, productive, powerful, efficient

Entry 2

effective, successful, powerful, efficient

Collocations

ineffective treatment, ineffective method, prove ineffective