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INEFFECTUAL Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word ineffectual. (exact relations)
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futile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• unproductive of success

ineffective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

unavailing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

feeble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• lacking strength or vigor

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• lacking strength

fruitless
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• unproductive of success

impotent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incompetent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• legally not qualified or sufficient

• not qualified or suited for a purpose

noun

• someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective satellite

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

• not doing a good job

• not meeting requirements

inefficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing desired results; wasteful

adjective satellite

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

inept
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

pointless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a point especially a sharp point

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• having no points scores

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

unprofitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• producing little or no profit or gain

useless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

weak
adjectiveadj
adjective

• wanting in physical strength

adjective satellite

• overly diluted; thin and insipid

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

• tending downward in price

• deficient or lacking in some skill

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• (used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection

• not having authority, political strength, or governing power

• deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

• likely to fail under stress or pressure

• deficient in intelligence or mental power

meaningless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no meaning or direction or purpose

adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

otiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• producing no result or effect

• disinclined to work or exertion

unable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

• lacking in power or forcefulness

uneffective
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

Alternatives for FUTILE

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