ineffectual (
http://definr.com/ineffectual)
adj 1: not sufficient to produce a desired result; "an ineffectual
effort to block the legislation" [ant:
effectual]
2: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher";
"ineffective legislation" [syn:
ineffective,
uneffective]
[ant:
effective]
3: producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the
therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an
unavailing attempt" [syn:
futile,
otiose,
unavailing]
4: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler";
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn:
ineffective,
unable]