Adjective
unwirksam
ineffective (not having the intended effect)
C2
rank #9,007
Meanings
Adjective
- ineffective (not having the intended effect)
- void (not legally applicable)
Example sentence
Die Tropfen blieben gegen die Schmerzen völlig unwirksam.
The drops were completely ineffective against the pain.
Usage
- eine unwirksame Maßnahme — A measure that fails to have the intended effect.
- unwirksam / wirksam — Ineffective versus effective; legal contexts can also concern validity.
Die neue Methode erwies sich als unwirksam.
The new method proved ineffective.