ineffective in a sentence

500 English sentence(s)

Last Updated: 2026-06-17

Level:

If the government misgoverns, social welfare programs may be ineffective.

The impiety of the social worker's approach was deemed ineffective by some clients.

The outdated software rendered the computer system ineffective.

The antivirus software was ineffective in detecting and blocking new viruses.

The fraudulent fitness trainer sold ineffective workout plans.

The doctor warned that relying solely on superficial symptoms could lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.

Despite the team's best efforts, their tactic of relying solely on their star player proved to be ineffective against the opposing team's strong defense.

The putative solution to the problem proved to be ineffective.

The presumed solution to the problem turned out to be ineffective.

The oversimplified solution to the engineering problem proved ineffective.

Thinking narrowly about a problem can lead to a limited and ineffective solution.

The policy is ineffective, so we need to reconceptualize policy and find a better solution.

Some antibusing advocates argued that busing was an ineffective solution to achieve racial integration.

Despite his best efforts, he remained ignorant of the true nature of the problem, and his proposed solution was ineffective.

Although the incinerator was touted as a modern solution to waste management, it proved to be outdated and ineffective, and the city had to find a new approach.

The approach taken to solve the problem was flawed, leading to ineffective solutions.

Some students find learning by rote to be boring and ineffective.

The boycotts were criticized by some who believed they were ineffective in bringing about change.

The parent's placations were ineffective in soothing the upset child.

The organization was in a sorry state with ineffective leadership and lack of direction.

The presentation was ineffective due to the speaker's blather beside the main point.

The presentation was ineffective due to the speaker's blather over irrelevant information.

Exemplification is a common strategy in public speaking, but it can be ineffective if the examples are not relevant or compelling to the audience.

The spear was unpointed and ineffective for hunting.

The company's marketing campaign was ineffective because it relied on generalities rather than targeting specific customer needs.

The company's marketing strategy was ineffective because it relied on generalities instead of targeting specific customer segments.

The speech was ineffective due to a lack of enthusiasm.

The speech was ineffective due to a lack of preparation.

The speech was ineffective for lack of persuasive arguments.

The speech was ineffective due to a lack of audience engagement.

Earmark without proper evaluation can lead to ineffective spending.

The Gotham Police Department is often portrayed as ineffective and corrupt.

If populism is used to promote simplistic solutions to complex problems, it may lead to ineffective policies and governance.

The government agency decided to revoke a license for a pesticide that was found to be ineffective.

They refuse to defend the government's ineffective policies.

The government squandered taxpayer money on ineffective policies.

The government may rescind the law if it proves to be ineffective.

The government mete away taxpayers' money on ineffective programs.

The government's handling of the crisis was shameful and ineffective.

The harshest critics argue that the government's policies are ineffective.

The government was accused of squandering public funds on ineffective programs.

The government mismanages the progress of the economy by implementing ineffective policies.

The government's new legislation was an attempt to paper over the cracks in their ineffective policies.

It is frustrating to witness the government's continued squandering of resources on ineffective policies.

The community came together to elect the ineffective governor out of office.

The community organized a campaign to elect the ineffective governor out of office.

The governor's ineffective rulership resulted in economic decline and social unrest.

The public is demanding change and plans to elect the ineffective governor out of office.

The school board decided to revert to the traditional grading system after the new one proved to be ineffective.

The lawnmower cogged up around the blades, making it ineffective at cutting grass.

How useful was this page?
5.0 of 5 (1,215 votes)
AI Tools