adverb
- in a way that does not produce the desired result or effect; without success
Examples
- She struggled ineffectually with the heavy door.
- The medicine worked ineffectually against his symptoms.
- He waved his arms ineffectually, trying to get their attention.
- The old heating system ran ineffectually during the cold winter.
- The committee debated ineffectually for hours without reaching a decision.
- She tried ineffectually to convince him to change his mind.