Example sentences for: ineffectual

How can you use “ineffectual” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • v] I guess that “older” means `anyone older than Kirkpatrick,' which I happen to be; but, while it is a matter of fact (and of record) that I do seek to impose restrictions, they are directed against inept, ineffectual, inaccurate language and poor style.

  • It is limp and ineffectual.

  • Lane also contributes a cover story about the Clinton administration's ineffectual Haiti policy.

  • The papers note that the incident came after much belligerent talk from the Iraqis and after they directed ineffectual anti-aircraft fire toward a British aircraft over the weekend, giving rise to theories that Iraq is trying to undermine the U.S. policy of containment among U.S. allies.

  • Other writers call Clinton "more Nero than hero," compare him to ineffectual 19 th century President Grover Cleveland, and bemoan his inability to carry through promises about health care, race, education, and job training.


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