ineffectual

adjectives

not producing an intended effect
"an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
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producing no result or effect
"a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt"
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lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
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