ineffective
gb/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/ us/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/
B2
Anglų
~ 7700
hatástalan, eredménytelen, nem hatékony, alkalmatlan, erélytelen, érvénytelen, hatálytalan
B2
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is ineffective (against/at/in [doing something])
The new software was ineffective at blocking spam emails.
Az új szoftver nem volt hatékony a kéretlen e-mailek kiszűrésében.
Doctors found that the drug was ineffective against the new strain of the virus.
Az orvosok megállapították, hogy a gyógyszer hatástalan a vírus új törzsével szemben.
Despite the advertising campaign, their strategy proved largely ineffective.
The lock is ineffective if you leave the door open.
These measures are ineffective in reducing traffic in the city center.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The medicine was ineffective, so my pain did not go away.
A gyógyszer hatástalan volt, ezért nem múlt el a fájdalmam.
Their plan to save money was ineffective, and they spent even more.
A spórolási tervük eredménytelen volt, és végül még többet költöttek.
This old cleaner is ineffective on tough stains.
The new rule is ineffective because people do not follow it.
The mosquito spray was ineffective, and I still got many bites.
Dažna klaida:
Learners often confuse "ineffective" with "inefficient". "Ineffective" means it does not work or does not achieve the goal at all. "Inefficient" means it works, but it wastes time, money, or energy. Learners also sometimes say *"un-effective"*, which is incorrect; the correct word is "ineffective".
Reikšmė
not producing the desired result
Kolokacijos
ineffective treatment
|ineffective policy
|ineffective method
|prove ineffective
|largely ineffective
|completely ineffective
Sinonimai
inefficient (Suggests waste of time or resources as well as poor results, while "ineffective" focuses mainly on not achieving the result.)
|
useless (More informal and stronger, often emotional; suggests something has no value at all.)
Antonimai
effective (Direct opposite; something that successfully produces the intended result.)
Temos
daily life
|work
|health
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Not working in the way you want; not giving the result you need.
Not producing the intended or desired result; failing to work as planned or expected.
B2
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is an ineffective [role]
Many staff members felt that he was an ineffective leader who avoided making decisions.
Sok munkatárs úgy érezte, hogy alkalmatlan vezető, aki kerüli a döntéshozatalt.
The company replaced its ineffective management team after profits fell for a third year.
A vállalat leváltotta a nem hatékony vezetőséget, miután a nyereség már harmadik éve csökkent.
She was an excellent researcher but an ineffective teacher.
The committee has been criticized as slow and ineffective in dealing with complaints.
Ineffective leadership can damage morale across the entire organization.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He is an ineffective manager, and the team is very confused.
Ő nem hatékony vezető, ezért a csapat nagyon bizonytalan.
The students say their teacher is ineffective because they do not learn much.
A diákok szerint a tanáruk nem hatékony, mert nem sokat tanulnak tőle.
The new coach was ineffective, so the team kept losing games.
An ineffective leader does not give clear plans.
The government was ineffective in helping people after the storm.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think "ineffective" for people means physically weak. It actually focuses on performance and results in a role (for example, as a leader, teacher, or manager), not on physical strength. They may also overuse "bad" ("a bad leader") where "ineffective" is more precise and less emotional.
Reikšmė
not competent or successful in a role
Kolokacijos
ineffective leader
|ineffective manager
|ineffective teacher
|ineffective leadership
|ineffective team
Sinonimai
incompetent (Stronger and more critical; suggests a lack of basic ability or skill, while "ineffective" may also refer to weak style or poor results.)
|
weak (More general and can refer to personality or power; "ineffective" specifically highlights poor performance or lack of results in a role.)
Antonimai
effective (Describes a person or group that achieves good results and performs their role well.)
Temos
work
|education
|politics
|management
Apibrėžimas
Not good at doing an important job or role; not able to get good results.
Not competent, powerful, or organized enough to do a job or fulfill a role successfully.
C1
FORMAL
3
érvénytelen
B2
hatálytalan
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[agreement/contract/clause] is ineffective (under/according to [law])
The court ruled that the agreement was ineffective under current consumer protection laws.
A bíróság kimondta, hogy a megállapodás a hatályos fogyasztóvédelmi jogszabályok alapján érvénytelen.
Any clause that limits liability in this way will be considered ineffective.
Minden olyan kikötés, amely így korlátozza a felelősséget, érvénytelennek minősül.
Because the document was not signed, the contract is legally ineffective.
These changes render the previous licensing terms ineffective.
Without parliamentary approval, the proposed regulations remain ineffective.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The judge said the contract was ineffective because it broke the law.
A bíró azt mondta, hogy a szerződés érvénytelen, mert sérti a törvényt.
The company found that one part of the agreement was legally ineffective.
A vállalat megállapította, hogy a megállapodás egyik pontja jogilag érvénytelen.
If the document is not signed, it is ineffective in court.
A clause can be ineffective if it is not clear.
The new rule is ineffective until the government approves it.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not recognize that "ineffective" here has a specific legal meaning close to "not valid" or "not enforceable", not just "does not work well" in a general sense. In everyday speech, "invalid" is usually more common for this idea.
Reikšmė
not legally valid or enforceable
Kolokacijos
ineffective contract
|ineffective agreement
|ineffective clause
|render [something] ineffective
Sinonimai
invalid (Common legal term meaning not legally acceptable or binding; "ineffective" in this sense stresses lack of legal effect or consequence.)
Antonimai
enforceable (Describes something (like a law or contract) that can be carried out or acted on by legal authority.)
Temos
law
|business
Apibrėžimas
Not having power in law; it cannot be used or enforced in a legal way.
Not having legal force or effect; not valid or not able to be enforced under the law.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
ineffective
IPA
GB/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/
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Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
in - ef - fect - ive (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fect)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: ineffective
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
ineffectively
adverb
ineffectiveness
noun
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