Word of the Day – Ineffectual

Ineffectual (adj)

in-ef-ek-chu-al

Not producing any significant or desired effect./(of a person) lacking the ability or qualities to fulfil a role or handle a situation.

Late Middle English from medieval Latin ineffectualis, from in- ‘not’ + effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect); in later use from in-‘not’ + effectual.

Example sentences

“It was clearer than ever what an ineffectual leader he was.”