ineffective Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not producing an intended effect
    ineffectual; uneffective.
    • an ineffective teacher
    • ineffective legislation
  2. adjective satellite lacking in power or forcefulness
    ineffectual; unable.
    • an ineffectual ruler
    • like an unable phoenix in hot ashes
  3. adjective satellite lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
    inefficient.
    • an ineffective administration
    • inefficient workers

WordNet

In`ef*fect"ive adjective
Etymology
Pref. in- not + effective: cf. F. ineffectif.
Definitions
  1. Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as, an ineffective appeal.
    The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and ineffective letter. Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1913