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Synonyms for in effective
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : in-i-fek-tiv |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tɪv |
Top 10 synonyms for in effective
- abandoned
- abject
- abortive
- absent
- amateur
- amoebalike
- anemic
- anticlimactic
- around in circles
- ashen
- ashy
- avoided
- awkward
- bad
- banal
- barren
- base
- below par
- bilious
- bitter
- blanched
- blank
- bleached
- bloodless
- blundering
- bootless
- bungling
- bush league
- butter-fingered
- butterfingers
- cadaverous
- can't hack it
- can't make the grade
- carefree
- careless
- characterless
- cheap
- chicken
- clumsy
- colorless
- contemptible
- cowardly
- crippled
- dead
- deathlike
- debilitated
- decrepit
- defeasible
- defeated
- delusive
- dependent
- despicable
- dim
- disabled
- disadvantageous
- disagreeable
- discolored
- discordant
- disheartening
- disorganized
- displeasing
- disqualified
- distasteful
- doomed
- doughy
- down
- dragging
- drossy
- dud
- dull
- dysfunctional
- effete
- emasculate
- empty
- enervated
- enfeebled
- etiolated
- exhausted
- expendable
- extravagant
- faded
- failed
- failing
- faint
- faint-hearted
- falling short
- faltering
- faulty
- fearful
- feckless
- feeble
- flabby
- flat
- flavorless
- flimsy
- foiled
- forceless
- forlorn
- frail
- frightened
- fruitless
- frustrating
- fustian
- futile
- gainless
- ghastly
- going nowhere
- good-for-nothing
- gray
- green
- gutless
- haggard
- half-baked
- handicapped
- heavy-handed
- helpless
- hollow
- hopeless
- idle
- ignoble
- ill-adapted
- ill-equipped
- ill-fated
- ill-suited
- imaginary
- immature
- implausible
- impotent
- impracticable
- impractical
- improbable
- improficient
- improper
- improvident
- in vain
- in vicious circle
- inactive
- inadequate
- inane
- inapplicable
- inappropriate
- inapt
- incapable
- incapacitated
- incautious
- incompatible
- incompetent
- incomplete
- inconceivable
- inconclusive
- incongruous
- inconsequential
- incorrect
- incredible
- indecisive
- indolent
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inefficacious
- inefficient
- ineligible
- inept
- inert
- inexpedient
- inexperienced
- inexpert
- infecund
- infelicitous
- inferior
- infertile
- infirm
- inharmonious
- innocuous
- inoperative
- inproficient
- insignificant
- insipid
- insubstantial
- insufficient
- inutile
- invalid
- invertebrate
- irrelevant
- irresolute
- irresponsible
- jejune
- lacking
- laggard
- laid low
- lame
- languid
- lazy
- lily-livered
- limited
- listless
- livid
- losing
- lurid
- maladjusted
- maladroit
- meaningless
- mediocre
- miscarried
- miserable
- mistaken
- naive
- namby-pamby
- needle in haystack
- negated
- negative
- nerveless
- neutralized
- no dice
- no go
- no good
- no way
- no-account
- no-good
- nonexistent
- nonfunctional
- nongermane
- nonsensical
- not cut out for
- not effective
- not equal to
- not fit
- not pertinent
- not up to
- not viable
- nothing
- nugatory
- null
- null and void
- of no use
- on a treadmill
- on treadmill
- otiose
- out of element
- out of gas
- out of place
- out of shape
- out the window
- pale
- pallid
- paltry
- paper tiger
- paralyzed
- passive
- pasty
- pathetic
- peaked
- pithless
- pointless
- poor
- poorly
- powerless
- prodigal
- profitless
- prostrate
- purportless
- purposeless
- raw
- reckless
- remote
- resultless
- rocky
- sallow
- sapless
- save one's breath
- scrap
- set aside
- shaky
- shallow
- shiftless
- shooting blanks
- sick
- sickly
- silly
- slack
- slack-spined
- slight
- slim
- slipshod
- sloppy
- slothful
- slovenly
- small
- soft
- spectral
- spineless
- spinning one's wheels
- spiritless
- squeamish
- sterile
- stupid
- subject
- submissive
- substandard
- superfluous
- supine
- surplus
- tasteless
- thick
- thin
- thwarted
- tied
- timid
- to no avail
- to no effect
- to no purpose
- trashy
- trifling
- trivial
- unable
- unapt
- unarmed
- unavailable
- unavailing
- unbecoming
- unbelievable
- uncareful
- unconfirmed
- uncongenial
- unconvincing
- uncool
- unenforceable
- unequipped
- unessential
- unfit
- unfitted
- unfruitful
- unfulfilling
- unfunctional
- unhandy
- unhappy
- unhealthy
- unimportant
- uninteresting
- unlikely
- unlucky
- unmeet
- unnecessary
- unneeded
- unpersuasive
- unpleasant
- unpleasing
- unpracticed
- unprepared
- unproductive
- unproficient
- unprofitable
- unprolific
- unpromising
- unpurposed
- unqualified
- unratified
- unreal
- unsanctioned
- unsatisfactory
- unsatisfying
- unskilled
- unskillful
- unsubstantial
- unsuccessful
- unsuitable
- unsuited
- unsure
- untrained
- unusable
- unusuable
- unworkable
- useless
- vacillating
- vague
- vain
- valueless
- vapid
- void
- voided
- vulnerable
- wan
- wanting
- washed-out
- waste
- watered-down
- watery
- wavering
- waxen
- waxlike
- weak
- weak-kneed
- weak-willed
- white
- whitish
- wild
- wild goose chase
- wimp
- wishy-washy
- withered
- worn
- worthless
- wretched
- yellow
- yellow-bellied
Définition of in effective
Origin :- 1650s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + effective. Related: Ineffectively; ineffectiveness.
- As in incapable : adj not adequate; helpless
- As in ineffective/ineffectual : adj weak, useless
- As in inefficient : adj not working well; wasteful
- As in lame : adj feeble, weak
- As in null : adj ineffectual, valueless
- As in pale : adj light in color or effect
- As in pointless : adj ridiculous, senseless
- As in powerless : adj weak; unable
- As in spineless : adj cowardly
- As in unavailing : adj futile
- As in unfit : adj not appropriate or suited
- As in unfit : adj not ready
- As in unproductive : adj idle, nonproductive
- As in unsuccessful : adj failing
- As in useless : adj not working; not valuable
- As in void : adj nullified, meaningless
- As in wan : adj colorless, weak
- As in weak : adj deficient, feeble
- As in wishy-washy : adj bland, dull
- As in worthless : adj of no use; without value
- As in disappointing : adj unsatisfactory
- As in ineffective : adj useless
- As in otiose : adj futile
- As in ineffectual : adj useless
- As in otiose : adj useless
- As in inefficacious : adj ineffectual
- As in inutile : adj useless
- As in no-account : adj worthless
- As in no-good : adj worthless
- As in unusable : adj useless
- As in unworkmanlike : adj inefficient
- As in waterish : adj pale
- As in abortive : adj failing to achieve a goal
- As in feckless : adj without purpose
- As in fruitless : adj bringing no advantage, product
- As in futile : adj hopeless, pointless
- As in impotent : adj disabled; unable to perform action
Antonyms for in effective
- able
- active
- adequate
- agile
- agreeable
- appropriate
- beneficial
- blushing
- bold
- brave
- bright
- capable
- clear
- colored
- colorful
- competent
- complete
- concentrated
- confident
- consequential
- consummated
- copious
- dark
- dexterous
- distinct
- dominant
- dynamic
- effective
- effectual
- efficient
- encouraging
- enough
- exciting
- experienced
- expert
- fertile
- filled
- firm
- fit
- flushed
- fresh
- fruitful
- full
- glowing
- good
- guarded
- happy
- healthy
- heavy
- helpful
- hopeful
- important
- intelligent
- interesting
- light
- lively
- loud
- lucky
- meaningful
- mobile
- neat
- necessary
- noisy
- occupied
- pleasant
- pleasing
- plentiful
- pointed
- potent
- powerful
- productive
- profitable
- proper
- protected
- purposeful
- qualified
- radiant
- ready
- responsible
- safe
- satisfactory
- secure
- sensible
- significant
- skilled
- skillful
- smart
- sound
- strong
- successful
- sufficient
- suitable
- superior
- tidy
- true
- uncrippled
- usable
- useful
- valid
- valuable
- walking
- willing
- wise
- working
- worthwhile
- worthy
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