ineffectually

Definitions

In a manner that fails to produce the desired effect or result.

Without achieving a significant or intended impact.

Examples

He waved his arms ineffectually at the swarm of bees, but they continued to circle him.

The new policy was implemented ineffectually, failing to address the core issues within the department.

Synonyms

unsuccessfully fruitlessly vainly unproductively futilely pointlessly incompetently

Antonyms

effectively successfully productively efficiently competently fruitfully powerfully