Ineffectively: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineffectively

 

[ ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner that does not produce the desired result or effect.

Synonyms

inefficiently, unsuccessfully

Examples of usage

  • He was ineffectively trying to fix the broken machine.
  • She spoke ineffectively during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "ineffectively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ineficazmente

🇮🇳 अप्रभावी रूप से

🇩🇪 uneffektiv

🇮🇩 tidak efektif

🇺🇦 неефективно

🇵🇱 nieskutecznie

🇯🇵 非効率的に

🇫🇷 inefficacement

🇪🇸 ineficazmente

🇹🇷 etkisiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비효율적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير فعال

🇨🇿 neefektivně

🇸🇰 neefektívne

🇨🇳 无效地

🇸🇮 neučinkovito

🇮🇸 óárangurslaust

🇰🇿 тиімсіз

🇬🇪 არაეფექტურად

🇦🇿 səmərəsiz

🇲🇽 ineficazmente

Etymology

The word 'ineffectively' is derived from the word 'ineffective', which is formed by adding the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' to the word 'effective'. The concept of ineffectiveness has been a topic of discussion in various fields such as business, psychology, and politics. Understanding how actions can be ineffective is crucial for improving performance and achieving desired outcomes.

See also: effect, effective, effectively, effectiveness, effects, ineffective, ineffectiveness, ineffectually.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,151 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.