Capable
Capable adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Ineffectual is an antonym for capable.
Nearby Words: capability, capably
Ineffectual
Both words in one sentence
- Just another goofy Team Evil capable of only doing mainly ineffectual things like hijacking windmills, stealing honey, and trying to beat you at Pokémon matches?
Source: Not-So-Harmless Villain - The resulting Sprite takes on characteristics of everything that was thrown in, but failing to include something capable of speech, or at least something sentient, will result in a largely ineffectual guide, as well as a missed opportunity to reunite with a loved one.
Source: Resurrected for a Job -
But Not Too Evil: The film gives a balanced portrayal of Hitler as a human being, capable of displaying kindness and charm when around people and things he likes, but also cruel, petty, ineffectual and genocidally paranoid.
Source: Film / Downfall
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