be ineffective

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

Used to state that something does not produce the desired effect.

ineffectiveVERB + ineffective

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Examples (10)

  • The security system was largely ineffective without constant updates.
  • Many traditional remedies are ineffective against modern diseases.
  • Her persuasive arguments were ineffective in changing their minds.
  • Without adequate funding, the new program will be ineffective from the start.
  • The old teaching methods had been ineffective for years before they were changed.
  • His efforts to fix the problem were completely ineffective.
  • If the treatment is ineffective, we will have to explore other options.
  • These weapons are totally ineffective against tanks.
  • The chemicals used were very ineffective in killing weeds.
  • The outdated software is now ineffective in handling the increased data load.