Meaning
ineffective
- failing to achieve the desired result or purpose
In a sentence
I vecchi metodi si sono dimostrati del tutto inefficaci in questa situazione.
The old methods proved completely ineffective in this situation.
La cura prescritta è inefficace se non viene seguita con costanza.
The prescribed treatment is ineffective if not followed consistently.
Perché continui a usare una strategia così palesemente inefficace?
Why do you keep using such a clearly ineffective strategy?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inefficace | masculine · singular |
| inefficace | feminine · singular |
| inefficaci | masculine · plural |
| inefficaci | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -e in the singular for both genders and -i in the plural.
- The direct antonym is 'efficace' (effective).