Ineffectual - Definition
ineffectual
adj 1: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective
teacher"; "ineffective legislation" [syn: ineffective,
uneffective, ineffectual] [ant: effective,
effectual, efficacious]
2: producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the
therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an
unavailing attempt" [syn: futile, ineffectual, otiose,
unavailing]
3: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler";
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: ineffective,
ineffectual, unable]