ineffective

Etkisiz, sonuç vermeyen

Not producing the desired effect or result; failing to achieve what was intended.

• The new policy proved ineffective at reducing crime rates.
• Her attempts to calm him down were completely ineffective.
• The medication was ineffective in treating the infection.
• Traditional advertising methods proved ineffective at reaching younger demographics, prompting the company to invest heavily in social media marketing instead.
• The initial sanctions imposed on the regime were largely ineffective because neighboring countries continued to maintain robust trade relationships.
• Early antibiotics became ineffective against certain bacterial strains due to widespread overuse and the evolution of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.

Eş anlamlılar: ineffectual, useless, unsuccessful, futile, inadequate, powerless

Zıt anlamlılar: effective, successful, efficient, productive, potent