ineffective against
Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words
Used to specify what something fails to have an effect on.
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Examples (10)
- These weapons are totally ineffective against tanks.
- The old medication proved ineffective against the new strain of the virus.
- His arguments were completely ineffective against her firm resolve.
- The protective measures were ineffective against the strong winds.
- Many traditional remedies are ineffective against severe infections.
- Despite their efforts, their strategy was ineffective against the economic downturn.
- The shield was found to be ineffective against the enemy's advanced weaponry.
- She realized her pleas would be ineffective against his stubborn decision.
- This pesticide has become ineffective against resistant insects.
- Their legal challenge was ultimately ineffective against the powerful corporation.