Synonyms for ineffective
ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪvin·ef·fec·tive

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1. ineffective, uneffective, ineffectualadjective

   not producing an intended effect

   "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"

   Synonyms:
   unavailing, otiose, unable, inefficient, uneffective, futile, ineffectual

   Antonyms:
   impelling, trenchant, telling, rough-and-ready, effectual, competent, impressive, effective, hard-hitting, potent, efficacious, strong, stiff

2. ineffective, ineffectual, unableadjective

   lacking in power or forcefulness

   "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

   Synonyms:
   unavailing, otiose, unable, inefficient, uneffective, futile, unable(p), ineffectual

   Antonyms:
   hard-hitting, potent, strong, competent, rough-and-ready, effectual, telling, impelling, impressive, trenchant, efficacious, effective, stiff

3. ineffective, inefficientadjective

   lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

   "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"

   Synonyms:
   unable, ineffectual, inefficient, uneffective

   Antonyms:
   telling, hard-hitting, effective, potent, competent, effectual, impressive, stiff, impelling, rough-and-ready, strong, trenchant, efficacious

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1. ineffectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   INEFFECTUAL, inefficacious

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1. ineffectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   ineffectual, unavailing, inefficacious

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1. List of paraphrases for "ineffective":

   inefficient, ineffectual, inoperative, toothless, invalid, useless, inefficiency, effective, unsuccessful

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1. Donald Trump:

   I think we've become very weak and ineffective. I think that's why we're not beating ISIS. It's that mentality.

2. Wayne White:

   I don't think anybody should be comparing anything for the Nazis and the Holocaust. It's different worlds, marjorie Greene has been ineffective, and Marjorie Greene'll continue to be ineffective as long as Marjorie Greene is as controversial as Marjorie Greene is. Marjorie Greene doesn't garner support of other Republicans.

3. Hiromi Yamaoka:

   Any inconsistency in rules among countries creates a loophole that renders the rules ineffective.

4. Melinda Beck:

   However, we are not saying that the vaccine will be ineffective in populations with obesity, but rather that obesity should be considered as a modifying factor to be considered for vaccine testing, even a less protective vaccine will still offer some level of immunity.

5. Michael Bennet:

   Tell me what that means to you, it just goes to your effectiveness. You're ineffective.