ineffectual UK /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/US /ˌɪnəˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/ adjective3 •Unable or insufficient to produce effect.Until the recent rash of North London line maps appeared on station billboards in the London area of BR, the service undoubtedly suffered from meagre and ineffectual publicity. — 1964 •Worthless; ineffective. •Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members. formsmore ineffectual · most ineffectual