Ineffective and Workmanlike

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Ineffective adjective - Not producing the desired result.

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Workmanlike is an antonym for ineffective.

Workmanlike adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.

Usage example: the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run

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Ineffective is an antonym for workmanlike.

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Workmanlike and Ineffective. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ineffective/workmanlike

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