Found 2 items, similar to Ineffective.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ineffective ineffective adj 1: not producing an intended effect; “an ineffective teacher”; “ineffective legislation” [syn: uneffective, ineffectual] [ant: effective] 2: lacking in power or forcefulness; “an ineffectual ruler”; “like an unable phoenix in hot ashes” [syn: ineffectual, unable] 3: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; “an ineffective administration”; “inefficient workers” [syn: inefficient]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ineffective Ineffective \In`ef*fect"ive\, a. [Pref. in- not + effective: cf. F. ineffectif.] Not effective; not having the desired effect; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal; an ineffective herbal remedy. [1913 Webster +PJC] The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and ineffective letter. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]