ineffective
US /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/
UK /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv/

1.
ineficaz, inefectivo
not producing any significant or desired effect
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The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime.
La nueva política resultó ser ineficaz para reducir el crimen.
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His efforts to persuade her were completely ineffective.
Sus esfuerzos para persuadirla fueron completamente ineficaces.