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ineffectual in German

ineffectual in German is vergeblich, wirkungslos, fruchtlos — ineffectual means failing to produce the desired effect; not achieving much.

ineffectual in German

vergeblich
adj
wirkungslos
adj
fruchtlos
adj
ineffektiv
adj
nutzlos
adj
sinnlos
adj
vergeblich
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
wirkungslos
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
fruchtlos
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
halbherzig
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
ineffektiv
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
nachgiebig
adj
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.

What does "ineffectual" mean?

  1. adjective Failing to produce the desired effect; not achieving much.
    "The committee's response to the crisis was slow and ineffectual."
  2. adjective Weak or indecisive in character; lacking force of personality.
    "She came across as an ineffectual leader who avoided tough decisions."

ineffectual in a sentence

  • The committee's response to the crisis was slow and ineffectual.
  • His apology felt ineffectual and did nothing to repair the friendship.
  • She came across as an ineffectual leader who avoided tough decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ineffectual" in German?

"ineffectual" in German is vergeblich, wirkungslos, fruchtlos. ineffectual means: Failing to produce the desired effect; not achieving much.

How do you use "ineffectual" in a sentence?

Example: "The committee's response to the crisis was slow and ineffectual." In German, "ineffectual" is vergeblich, wirkungslos, fruchtlos.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "ineffectual": vergeblich, wirkungslos, fruchtlos, ineffektiv, nutzlos, sinnlos.

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