Ineffective Definition & Meaning
ineffective
- adjective
- not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
- lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
- lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"
"Ineffective" in song lyrics
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"Ain't wasting time taking steps that's ineffective"
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"will rust make magnets ineffective"
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"mumps vaccine ineffective"
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Words that rhyme with ineffective
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- What does ineffective mean?
- not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"
- What part of speech is ineffective?
- Ineffective is an adjective.
- How many definitions does ineffective have?
- Ineffective has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).