ineffective
Use Ineffective in a sentence
ɪˈfɛk adjective
1.
not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
2.
inefficient or incompetent; incapable: an ineffective manager.
3.
lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting.
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ineffective (ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having no effect |
| 2. | incompetent or inefficient |
| inef'fectively | |
| —adv | |
| inef'fectiveness | |
| —n | |
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Ineffective
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
They also say the machines would be ineffective at spotting explosives hidden in body cavities.
Running a train to a remote region, however cost-ineffective, sustains local communities.
The bomber's intent to die makes deterrents ineffective.
Those rated ineffective for two consecutive years could be fired.
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