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Meanings of ineffective in English

Portuguese
vão
Catalan
ineficaç
Spanish
incapaz

Not producing an intended effect.

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vão

Lacking in power or forcefulness.

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Examples for "unable"
Examples for "unable"
1
The crisis left energy and construction companies unable to service some debt.
Reuters
2
The political system appears unable or unwilling to respond to the crisis.
The Irish Times
3
The Minister responsible, Kris Faafoi, was unable to come on Morning Report.
Radio NZ
4
I stared straight ahead, unable to talk, not yet able to breathe.
Two for the dough
5
Of those, 7 million are unable to meet their basic food needs.
Reuters

Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate.

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Usage of ineffective in English
1
In this case racist agents would directly challenge an ineffective ANC government.
The South African
2
Existing legislation is cumbersome, complicated and ineffective in our increasingly urban society.
The Irish Times
3
Ms Toroansi said this work shows that governance in Bougainville is ineffective.
Radio NZ
4
That goes for helping Green Bay's recently ineffective rushing attack as well.
Reuters
5
In the ineffective group, the MRD1 did not significantly change after treatment.
Pubmed
6
Substitutive: This posture would also arise where the ANC government is ineffective.
The South African
7
Some of her advice was followed but proved ineffective, said Baker Masson.
Wired
8
Dr Moskowitz is reported as saying that inoculation of children is ineffective.
The Irish Times
9
The commission heard that the R106 million spent on equipment was ineffective.
The South African
10
The improved group and the ineffective group were combined into non-cured group.
Pubmed
11
It has been relatively ineffective in tackling corruption and reforming the economy.
Reuters
12
She had been standing quietly in the shadow observing the ineffective practice.
Merton of the Movies
13
Sven Giegold, another influential lawmaker, described the law as bureaucratic and ineffective.
Reuters
14
And how do we work with urgency without becoming overwhelmed and ineffective.
Feminist dot com
15
Pilot schemes to include NPS in the programme will be equally ineffective.
The Guardian
16
I fear that I will be very ineffective for quite some time!
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
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Translations for ineffective
Portuguese
vãoinútil
Ineffective through the time
Ineffective across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
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