ineffectually

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass eine Handlung nicht den gewünschten Effekt oder das beabsichtigte Ergebnis erzielt; ohne Erfolg oder Wirkung.

An adverb meaning "in a way that fails to produce the desired effect or result; without success or effectiveness." It describes an action performed without achieving its intended purpose.

1. Without achieving the desired effectC1formal

   In a way that fails to produce the intended result or is not effective.

   Wirkungslos

   • He tried ineffectually to open the jammed door.
   • The government attempted ineffectually to control inflation.
   • She argued ineffectually against the decision.

   Synonymefruitlesslyfutilelyin vainineffectivelyunproductivelyunsuccessfullyuselesslyvainly

   Antonymeeffectivelyeffectuallyefficaciouslysuccessfully