— ineffectively , adv. — ineffectiveness , n.
/in'i fek"tiv/ , adj.
1. not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
2. inefficient or incompetent; incapable: an ineffective manager.
3. lacking in artistic effect, as a literary work, theatrical production, or painting.
[ 1645-55; IN- 3 + EFFECTIVE ]