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Ineffective

//ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
  2. 2
    Lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate.

    "Fire ants circumvented the problem of an ineffective sting by having an unusual and highly effective venom that when daubed or sprayed on other ants penetrates their waxy protective integumental barrier and kills or disables them."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate wordnet
  2. 2
    not producing an intended effect wordnet
  3. 3
    lacking in power or forcefulness wordnet

Etymology

From in- + effective.

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