ineffectiveness

Example Sentences

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His doubletalk and verbal whiplash were stunning in their ineffectiveness.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

The citation represents an effort by Cal/OSHA to better enforce heat standards after fielding criticism that the agency been beset by inadequate staffing and claims of ineffectiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

Much was made of the ineffectiveness of domestic cricket.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

What is notable about these drugs is their relative ineffectiveness in improving depression symptoms.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

I think I was all the angrier with my own ineffectiveness because I knew the streets.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey