ineffective

🇺🇸 /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
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adjective
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not producing the desired result; not working well

The teacher found that using punishments was ineffective in encouraging good behavior.

translation

adj. not producing the desired result; not working well