ineffectual meaning and definition

INEFFECTUAL adjective

Definition of ineffectual (adjective)

1. not producing an intended effect
   • "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
   • synonyms: ineffective, uneffective
   • antonym: effective
2. producing no result or effect
   • "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt"
   • synonyms: futile, otiose, unavailing
3. lacking in power or forcefulness
   • "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
   • synonyms: ineffective, unable