The difference between Clever and Ineffectual

When used as adjectives, clever means nimble with hands or body, whereas ineffectual means unable or insufficient to produce effect.

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  1. Clever as an adjective:

    Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.

  2. Clever as an adjective:

    Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.

    Examples:

    "'clever like a fox"

  3. Clever as an adjective:

    Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

  4. Clever as an adjective:

    Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.

  5. Clever as an adjective (anthropology, of an Aboriginal Australian):

    Possessing magical abilities.

  6. Clever as an adjective (obsolete):

    Fit; suitable; having propriety.

  7. Clever as an adjective (obsolete):

    Well-shaped; handsome.

  8. Clever as an adjective (US, dated):

    Good-natured; obliging.

  9. Clever as an adjective (UK, colloquial):

    Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.

  1. Ineffectual as an adjective:

    unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile

  2. Ineffectual as an adjective:

    worthless

  3. Ineffectual as an adjective:

    weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness

    Examples:

    "Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members."

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