Meaning & use
ineffective
Not producing the intended result or effect; failing to achieve a desired outcome.
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The new advertising campaign proved ineffective and sales continued to fall.
Doctors switched medications after the first treatment was ineffective against the infection.
A note on using this word
Ineffective describes something that doesn't work well, distinct from 'inefficient,' which describes wasted time, effort, or resources.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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