Ineffectual

Alternative forms

• ineffectuall obsolete

Origin

in- "not" + effectual "having effect"

Full definition of ineffectual

Adjective

1. unable or insufficient to produce effect; futileAfter several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.
2. worthless
3. weak; lacking forcefulnessOur group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• effectual

Related terms

• ineffectualness
• ineffectuality
• ineffectually