ineffectually

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui ne produit pas l'effet ou le résultat souhaité ; sans succès ou de façon inefficace ». Décrit une action accomplie sans atteindre le but visé.

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.

   Sans effet, inefficacement

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

   Synonymesfruitlesslyfutilelyin vainineffectivelyunproductivelyunsuccessfullyuselesslyvainly

   Antonymeseffectivelyeffectuallyefficaciouslysuccessfully