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forcefulness | ineffectual |

As a noun forcefulness

is the characteristic or quality of being forceful.

As a adjective ineffectual is

unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile.

forcefulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The characteristic or quality of being forceful

    • ineffectual

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ineffectuall (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile
    • After several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.
  • worthless
  • weak; lacking forcefulness
    • Our group leader proved highly ineffectual , caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * effectual

    Related terms

    * ineffectualness * ineffectuality * ineffectually