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- Dictionaryineffectiveness/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvnɪs/
noun
- 1. the quality of not producing any significant or desired effect: "the report highlighted the ineffectiveness of sanctions"
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Learn the meaning of ineffective, an adjective that describes something or someone that is not producing an intended effect or performing efficiently. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for ineffective.
Ineffective means not producing the effects or results that are wanted. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
noun. /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪvnəs/ [uncountable] ineffectiveness (of something) (in doing something) the fact that something does not produce the intended result or a successful result. the ineffectiveness of the standard drugs in treating this illness. opposite effectiveness Topics Change, cause and effect c2. Join us.
Find 21 words that mean the same or opposite of ineffectiveness, such as inefficiency, ineffectuality, and effectiveness. Learn the definition of ineffectiveness and see examples of its usage.
Ineffectiveness is the condition or state of being incapable of accomplishing or effecting anything. Find the meaning, pronunciation, and translations of ineffectiveness in English and other languages.
adjective. us / ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv / uk / ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv / Add to word list. not producing the effects or results that are wanted: They made an ineffective attempt to get the rules changed. prove ineffective The army has proved ineffective in protecting the civilian population. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not producing a desired result.
noun. lacking the power to be effective. synonyms: ineffectuality, ineffectualness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ineffectiveness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ineffectiveness. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024. Copy citation.
