ineffectual

IPA/ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl/
KK[ˌɪnəfˈɛktʃuəl]IPA/ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl/

ineffectual — adjective

  • ineffectualpositive
  • more ineffectualcomparative
  • most ineffectualsuperlative

1. not able to achieve much or produce the result that is wanted, especially becaus

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not able to achieve much or produce the result that is wanted, especially because of weak skill, power, or effect.

例句

The committee made an ineffectual attempt to calm the angry residents.

ineffectual + noun for an attempt that has little effect

Her apology sounded nervous and ineffectual, and the argument continued.

describing weak effect in a difficult situation

同義詞
  • ineffective

    more common and neutral; focuses on not producing the intended result

  • weak

    broader; can describe limited power, authority, force, or character

  • futile

    emphasises that an effort is pointless because it cannot succeed

反義詞
  • effective

    able to produce the intended result

  • powerful

    having enough force or authority to make something happen

文法句型

ineffectual + noun

be + ineffectual

prove + ineffectual

用法筆記

Often used in fairly formal or critical contexts. It can describe a person, leader, plan, attempt, or tool that is too weak to bring about the intended result.

常見錯誤

Do not use 'ineffectual' to mean simply 'not busy' or 'not important'. It describes failure to achieve a result: 'an ineffectual policy', not 'an ineffectual afternoon'.