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ineffectual
adjective
a) unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile

After several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.

b) worthless

Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

Ant: effectual
See Also: ineffectualness, ineffectuality, ineffectually

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