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ineffective methods

[ɪnɪˈfɛktɪv ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrase
métodos ineficazes
1. Approaches, techniques, or procedures that fail to produce the desired or expected results
The company abandoned their ineffective methods and adopted a new strategy.
A empresa abandonou seus métodos ineficazes e adotou uma nova estratégia.
2. Ways of doing something that do not work well or achieve their purpose
Using ineffective methods will only waste time and resources.
Usar métodos ineficazes apenas desperdiçará tempo e recursos.
Synonyms
inefficient methodsunproductive approachesfutile techniquesunsuccessful strategiesfailed procedures
Antonyms
effective methodsefficient approachesproductive techniquessuccessful strategiesproven procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos ineficazes
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
métodos ineficazes
Common usage, also may use 'métodos improdutivos'
Rio de Janeiro
métodos ineficazes
Standard usage
Portugal
métodos ineficazes
Standard term, may also use 'métodos ineficientes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating a dead horse
barking up the wrong tree
throwing good money after bad
going about it the wrong way
not working as intended
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