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not effective

ADJECTIVE
ineffective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feeble fruitless futile impotent inadequate incompetent indecisive ineffectual inefficient inept limited null powerless unable unproductive unprofitable unsuccessful worthless
WEAK
abortive anticlimactic barren bootless defeasible emasculate epicene feckless forceless idle inefficacious inferior innocuous inoperative lame neutralized no-go nugatory paltry slack-spined spineless unavailable unavailing unfruitful vain void withered
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able adequate capable competent dexterous effective effectual efficient expert fit fruitful potent powerful productive profitable skillful strong successful sufficient useful valuable worthwhile worthy

Example Sentences

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That’s not effective fraud protection — that’s a broken system that is wasting money and creating friction with customers and vendors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"When you're pushing the forehand it is not effective - you need to continue going for it and it'll click," Cash added.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"These are symbolic gestures of intimidation intended to instil fear, but they are not effective."

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Current treatments for gout are not effective for everyone, and some individuals experience adverse reactions to existing uricase-based medications.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

“Or it’s not effective on egglets,” Jordie puts in.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman