hatóhetetlen

Hatòhetetlen is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "ineffectual," "futile," or "useless" in English. It describes something that has no power, authority, or ability to produce a desired result. The word is formed by combining "ható" (meaning "effective" or "able to act") with the negative suffix "-etlen" (meaning "without" or "-less").

The term is often used in contexts where an action, attempt, or effort has been made but failed to achieve its objective. For example, a negotiation could be described as hatòhetetlen if no agreement was reached, or a policy could be deemed hatòhetetlen if it did not lead to the intended changes. It implies a lack of capability or impact.

In a broader sense, hatòhetetlen can also refer to a person who is perceived as powerless or unable to influence a situation. This can be due to a lack of authority, skill, or simply circumstances beyond their control. The opposite of hatòhetetlen would be "hatàsos," meaning "effective" or "impactful." The concept highlights the importance of efficacy and the disappointment that arises from a lack thereof.