Meaningless vs Ineffectual - What's the Difference?

Ineffectual

Meaningless

Definitions

Definition as Adjective
  • producing no result or effect
  • not producing an intended effect
  • lacking in power or forcefulness
Definition as Adjective
  • producing no result or effect
  • having no meaning or direction or purpose

Examples

  • "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt"
  • "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation"
  • "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
  • "a futile effort"; "the therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an unavailing attempt"
  • "a meaningless endeavor"; "a meaningless life"; "a verbose but meaningless explanation"

Parts of Speech

Adjective
Adjective