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ineffective in German

ineffective in German is wirkungslos, unfähig — ineffective means not producing the result you want or need.

ineffective in German

wirkungslos
adj
Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
unfähig
adj
Lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate.

What does "ineffective" mean?

  1. adjective Not producing the result you want or need.
    "The new painkiller proved ineffective against her migraines."
  2. adjective Not capable of doing a job well; incompetent.
    "He was an ineffective manager who struggled to motivate his team."
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ineffective in a sentence

  • The new painkiller proved ineffective against her migraines.
  • Their marketing campaign was expensive but largely ineffective.
  • He was an ineffective manager who struggled to motivate his team.

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What is "ineffective" in German?

"ineffective" in German is wirkungslos, unfähig. ineffective means: Not producing the result you want or need.

How do you use "ineffective" in a sentence?

Example: "The new painkiller proved ineffective against her migraines." In German, "ineffective" is wirkungslos, unfähig.

Are there other ways to say "ineffective" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ineffective": wirkungslos, unfähig.

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