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ineffective

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/ · UK /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/

ineffective means: Failing to produce the result that is wanted.

adjective

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Failing to produce the result that is wanted.

  • The medicine was ineffective.
  • Their new policy proved ineffective against rising costs.
  • Why are these measures so ineffective?

Similar words: unsuccessful, ineffectual

Opposites: effective

Common phrases: ineffective treatment, ineffective method, largely ineffective

Questions about ineffective

What does ineffective mean?

Failing to produce the result that is wanted.

What is ineffective in other languages?

Türkçe: etkisiz · Español: ineficaz · Français: inefficace · Deutsch: wirkungslos · Italiano: inefficace · 日本語: 効果のない

How do you pronounce ineffective?

In American English /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/; in British English /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/.

How do you use ineffective in a sentence?

The medicine was ineffective. Their new policy proved ineffective against rising costs.

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