ineffectively

Adverb

Meaning

In an ineffective manner; without effect; inefficiently; ineffectually.

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Examples

If I feel that I'm not able to do my best work - whether that's my own fault or as a result of an editorial situation - then I need to stop doing it. I would rather not do something than do it badly or ineffectively. It's the only way I can live with myself and do right by the fans in the long haul. J. Michael Straczynski

he dealt with the problem rather ineffectively Source: Internet

Serving one of the world's least developed communist countries, the Lao People's Armed Forces (LPAF) is small, poorly funded, and ineffectively resourced. Source: Internet

Japanese capital ships also participated ineffectively (due to not being engaged) in the Battle of Midway and the simultaneous Aleutian diversion ; in both cases they were in battleship groups well to the rear of the carrier groups. Source: Internet

Virginia fired a few shots ineffectively at very long range, however, while Monitor returned fire, she stayed near Fort Monroe, ready to fight if Virginia came to attack the Federal force congregated there. Source: Internet

When the Zulu did acquire firearms, most notably captured stocks after the great victory at Isandhlwana, they lacked training and used them ineffectively, consistently firing high to give the bullets "strength." Source: Internet

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