ineffectual
adjective/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktʃuəl/
Frequency rank: #15,295 most common English word
Meaning
Not producing the desired effect; lacking the ability to achieve results.
Example sentence
Despite hours of practice, his performance remained ineffectual and failed to impress the judges.
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