Meaning of the word ineffectual in English

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ineffectual

US /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl/
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Adjective

1.

not producing any or the desired effect

Example:
The efforts to clean up the oil spill were largely ineffectual.
His leadership was ineffectual, leading to many problems.
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