'Ineffective' definitions:

Definition of 'ineffective'

From: WordNet
adjective
Not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" [syn: ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual] [ant: effective, effectual, efficacious]
adjective
Lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: ineffective, ineffectual, unable]
adjective
Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers" [syn: ineffective, inefficient]

Definition of 'Ineffective'

From: GCIDE
  • Ineffective \In`ef*fect"ive\, a. [Pref. in- not + effective: cf. F. ineffectif.] Not effective; not having the desired effect; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal; an ineffective herbal remedy. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and ineffective letter. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Ineffective'