Meanings
Not having any effect; not producing the desired result.
کوئی اثر نہ پیدا کرنے والا؛ مطلوبہ نتیجہ پیدا نہ کرنے والا۔
ناکارہ
nakara
Synonyms
Antonyms
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Using outdated technology can be ineffective in modern business.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.
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💡 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.