Ineffectual and Worthwhile

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Ineffectual adjective - Not producing the desired result.

Usage example: an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon

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Worthwhile is an antonym for ineffectual.

Nearby Words: ineffective, ineffectively

Worthwhile adjective - Sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest.

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Ineffectual is an antonym for worthwhile.

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