Associations to the word «Ineffectual»

Wiktionary

INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile
INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Worthless
INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Weak; lacking forcefulness

Dictionary definition

INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation".
INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt".
INEFFECTUAL, adjective. Lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats