Definitions for: Ineffective

[adj] lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"
[adj] not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
[adj] lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"

Webster (1913) Definition: In`ef*fect"ive, a. [Pref. in- not + effective: cf.
F. ineffectif.]
Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as,
an ineffective appeal.

The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and
ineffective letter. --Jer. Taylor.

Synonyms: impotent, incompetent, ineffectual, inefficient, toothless, unable, uneffective, unproductive

Antonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious

See Also: idle, inefficacious, powerless, useless, weak

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