ineffective

/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/ /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/

Meanings

adjective

Not having the desired effect; ineffectual

Examples :

"The bug spray was ineffective; the mosquitoes were still biting us. "

adjective

Lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate

Examples :

"The new student found the teacher's explanation of the math problem completely ineffective; she still didn't understand it. "

ability quality character function

Related Words

ability noun

/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

Suitableness.

"The student's ability to concentrate in noisy environments was crucial for success in the class. "

mosquitoes noun

/məˈskiːtoʊz/ /məˈskɪtoʊz/

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

"Mosquitoes are annoying because they bite and leave itchy bumps. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

ineffectual adjective

/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/ /ˌɪnəˈfɛktʃuəl/

Unable or insufficient to produce effect.

"His attempts to fix the broken bicycle were ineffectual, and he ended up taking it to a professional. "

desired verb

/dɪˈzaɪəd/ /dɪˈzaɪɹd/

To want; to wish for earnestly.

"I desire to speak with you."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

inadequate noun

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

An individual who is inadequate.

"The inadequate showed up late to every class, making it hard to keep up with the course material. "

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

incompetent noun

/ɪnˈkɑːmpɪtənt/ /ɪnˈkɑːmpətənt/

A person who is incompetent.

"The mechanic was revealed to be an incompetent after he failed to fix the car, making the problem even worse. "