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EFFECTIVE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word effective. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For EFFECTIVE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
ineffective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

feeble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• lacking strength or vigor

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• lacking strength

futile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• producing no result or effect

• unproductive of success

impotent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

inefficient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing desired results; wasteful

adjective satellite

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

unsuccessful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

adjective satellite

• failing to accomplish an intended result

useless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

Alternatives for INEFFECTIVE

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Alternatives for FEEBLE

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Alternatives for FUTILE

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Alternatives for IMPOTENT

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Alternatives for INADEQUATE

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Alternatives for INEFFICIENT

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Alternatives for POWERLESS

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Alternatives for UNPRODUCTIVE

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