ineffectually

Thân thiện

She waved her hands ineffectually at the swarm of flies.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that does not produce or is not capable of producing the desired or intended effect; without effectiveness.

Usage

The adverb "ineffectually" is used to describe an action performed in a way that fails to achieve its purpose. It emphasizes the lack of success, power, or competence in the execution of the action.

Examples

• He waved his arms ineffectually at the swarm of bees.
• The government has tried, often ineffectually, to curb inflation.
• She protested ineffectually as the decision was made without her.

Advanced Usage

• "to flail ineffectually": To struggle or thrash about without achieving any useful result.
  • The overturned beetle flailed its legs ineffectually.
• "to argue ineffectually": To present arguments in a weak or unconvincing manner that fails to persuade.
  • He argued ineffectually for a pay raise, providing no supporting data.

Variants and Related Words

• Ineffectual (adjective): Not producing the desired effect.
  • An ineffectual leader.
• Effectually (adverb): In a manner that produces the desired effect. (Antonym)
  • The door was effectually barred.

Synonyms

• Unsuccessfully
• Futilely
• Powerlessly
• Inefficiently
• Inadequately

Antonyms

• Effectually
• Successfully
• Effectively
• Potently
• Efficiently

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ineffectual manner
   • she tried ineffectually to light the primus, and Thomas came to help her