ineffectual

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not producing an intended effect
  2. adjective producing no result or effect
  3. adjective lacking in power or forcefulness

Etymology

From in- + effectual.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ineffective, uneffective

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