PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
ineffectual
in-ih-FEK-choo-uhl
Definition
Lacking the ability or power to produce a desired effect; failing to achieve the intended results or demonstrate meaningful leadership.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ineffectualis', it combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'effectual', which comes from the Latin 'effectus' meaning 'accomplished' or 'brought about'.
In the news
The term is used to describe former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, contrasting his perceived lack of decisive action or impact with the more aggressive, albeit controversial, approach taken by his successor.
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