What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uneffective
Example
The medicine was uneffective in treating her symptoms. [uneffective: adjective]
Example
His uneffective teaching style failed to engage the students. [uneffective: adjective]
ineffective
Example
The new security measures proved ineffective against the hackers. [ineffective: adjective]
Example
Her attempts to persuade the committee were ineffective. [ineffective: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ineffective is more commonly used than uneffective in everyday language and is considered the standard form of the word.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uneffective and ineffective?
Ineffective is more formal and versatile, while uneffective is more informal and colloquial.
