ineffectual | Definition of ineffectual

Synonyms and Antonyms of ineffectual

1 not producing the desired result

an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon

Synonyms of ineffectual

counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffective, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient

Words Related to ineffectual

abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, pointless, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, worthless

Near Antonyms of ineffectual

availing, beneficial, helpful, productive, profitable, successful, useful, worthwhile

Antonyms of ineffectual

effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient

2 producing no results

another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising

Synonyms of ineffectual

abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, inefficacious, otiose, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, vain

Words Related to ineffectual

hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless

hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable

inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting

counterproductive

Phrases Synonymous with ineffectual

in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail

Near Antonyms of ineffectual

meaningful, worthwhile

adequate, sufficient

applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable (also useable), workable

Antonyms of ineffectual

deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous