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ineffective

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/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/ · in-ef-fec-tive

Not having any effect; not producing the desired result.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Not having any effect; not producing the desired result.

کوئی اثر نہ پیدا کرنے والا؛ مطلوبہ نتیجہ پیدا نہ کرنے والا۔

ناکارہ

nakara

Synonyms

unproductiveinefficientfutileبے اثرناکامغیر موثر

Antonyms

effectiveefficientproductiveموثرکارآمدپیداوار

Common Collocations

  • ineffective measures
  • ineffective communication
  • ineffective treatment

Example Sentences

The new marketing strategy proved to be ineffective for increasing sales.

نئی مارکیٹنگ حکمت عملی فروخت بڑھانے کے لیے ناکارہ ثابت ہوئی۔

Nayi marketing hikmat-e-amli farokht barhane ke liye nakara sabit hui.

His attempts to convince her were ultimately ineffective.

اُس کی قائل کرنے کی کوششیں آخر کار بے اثر رہیں۔

Us ki qail karne ki koshishen aakhir kar be asar rahen.

Using outdated technology can be ineffective in modern business.

پرانے ٹیکنالوجی کا استعمال جدید کاروبار میں ناکارآمد ہو سکتا ہے۔

Purana technology ka istemal jadeed kaarobaar mein nakaraamad ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

inefficient:While both terms mean not effective, 'inefficient' specifically refers to not utilizing resources effectively, whereas 'ineffective' means not producing the desired result at all.

Word Family

ineffectiveness
nounناکامی
effectiveness
nounموثر ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the prefix 'in-' meaning not, and 'effective' meaning producing a result.

Imagine a broken machine that never produces output.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

علم وہ شمع ہے جو بجھنے نہ پائے، ناکام وہ ہو جو اس میں روشنی نہ لائے۔

Ilm woh sham'a hai jo bujhne na paaye, nakaam woh ho jo is mein roshni na laaye.

Knowledge is that candle which should not extinguish, failure belongs to one who brings no light with it.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونٹ کے دانت نہیں گنے جاتے۔

Oont ke daant nahi gine jate.

You do not count the teeth of a camel (evaluate something less significant).

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ineffectivus" — not producing an effect

First known use: 17th century

The word 'ineffective' has evolved from Latin roots where 'in-' denotes negation and 'effectivus' relates to producing an effect. It made its way into English in the early 17th century.