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Ineffectual

usgb/ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuəl/Volume
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Use 'ineffectual' when actions fail to achieve their goal, highlighting disappointment or frustration. SlideDespite his ineffectual efforts, the problem persisted.
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Beyond EffortsPlay
Ineffectual also implies that trying harder wouldn't make a difference; the approach itself is flawed. SlideThe team's strategy was so ineffectual that no amount of effort could salvage the project.
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'Ineffectual' is more about factual outcomes rather than someone's personal inability or failure. SlideThe new software was ineffectual in stopping cyber attacks.