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Ineffectual vs Ineffective - What's the difference?

ineffectual | ineffective |

Ineffective is a synonym of ineffectual.



As adjectives the difference between ineffectual and ineffective

is that ineffectual is unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile while ineffective is not having the desired effect; ineffectual.

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

    ineffective

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • not having the desired effect; ineffectual
  • lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate