ineffectively

/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that does not produce the desired result; without success.
    • He tried ineffectively to open the jar with his bare hands.
    • She waved ineffectively at the distant boat, but no one saw her.
    • The team communicated ineffectively, causing many misunderstandings.
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