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ineffectiveness
[/ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tɪv.nəs/]
noun
feminine
ineficácia
1.
The quality or state of not producing the desired or expected effect; lack of effectiveness
The ineffectiveness of the medication became apparent after two weeks of treatment.
A ineficácia do medicamento tornou-se aparente após duas semanas de tratamento.
2.
Failure to achieve the intended purpose or goal
The ineffectiveness of the marketing campaign led to decreased sales.
A ineficácia da campanha de marketing levou a uma diminuição nas vendas.
Synonyms
inefficacy
uselessness
futility
inadequacy
impotence
Antonyms
effectiveness
efficacy
efficiency
potency
usefulness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ineficácia
most common usage
General Brazilian
falta de efetividade
alternative phrase
Portugal
ineficácia
standard usage
Portugal
falta de eficácia
alternative phrase
Related Idioms & Phrases
it's a dead end
beating a dead horse
throwing good money after bad
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