ineffectual Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

In`ef*fec"tu*al adjective
Definitions
  1. Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient. Pope.
    The peony root has been much commended, . . . and yet has been by many found ineffectual. Boyle.
    Syn. -- Inefficient; useless; inefficacious; vain; fruitless; unavailing; futile. See Uselesss, Inefficacious.

Webster 1913