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Adjective ineffective has 3 senses
- ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual - not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
Antonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious, hard-hitting, trenchant, impelling, impressive, telling, rough-and-ready
- ineffective, ineffectual, unable - lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Antonyms: potent, strong (indirect, via impotent)
- ineffective, inefficient - lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"
Antonym: competent (indirect, via incompetent)
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