Ineffective: meaning, definitions and examples
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ineffective
[ ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv ]
work performance
Not producing the desired or intended result; not effective.
Synonyms
inefficient, inept, unproductive
Examples of usage
- It was an ineffective strategy to increase sales.
- The ineffective use of resources led to project failure.
- The ineffective communication between team members caused misunderstandings.
medicine
Not producing the desired therapeutic effect.
Synonyms
inefficient, inept, unproductive
Examples of usage
- The medication proved to be ineffective in treating the illness.
- The treatment was ineffective in reducing pain.
Translations
Translations of the word "ineffective" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ineficaz
🇮🇳 अप्रभावी
🇩🇪 ineffektiv
🇮🇩 tidak efektif
🇺🇦 неефективний
🇵🇱 nieskuteczny
🇯🇵 効果がない
🇫🇷 inefficace
🇪🇸 ineficaz
🇹🇷 etkisiz
🇰🇷 비효과적인
🇸🇦 غير فعال
🇨🇿 neúčinný
🇸🇰 neúčinný
🇨🇳 无效的
🇸🇮 neučen
🇮🇸 óvirkur
🇰🇿 тиімді емес
🇬🇪 არაეფექტური
🇦🇿 təsirsiz
🇲🇽 ineficaz
Etymology
The word 'ineffective' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'effective'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century. The concept of ineffectiveness has been explored in various fields such as management, psychology, and medicine, highlighting the importance of efficiency and productivity.
See also: effect, effective, effectively, effectiveness, effects, ineffectively, ineffectiveness, ineffectually.