Ineffectual

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Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient. The peony root has been much commended, . . . and yet has been by many found ineffectual. - Boyle.

Adj.	1.	ineffectual - not sufficient to produce a desired result; "an ineffectual effort to block the legislation" Antonyms: effectual - sufficient to produce a result; "a man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas or novels or history"
	2.	ineffectual - not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" Synonyms: ineffective, uneffective
	3.	ineffectual - producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt" Synonyms: futile, unavailing, otiose
	4.	ineffectual - lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" Synonyms: ineffective, unable

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