⚠️inefficient

adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Meaning

Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources or effort.
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example Sentences

The machine is old and inefficient compared to modern equipment.

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

Example Expressions

inefficient system

Synonyms

unproductive, wasteful, incompetent, defective, slow
Entry 1
unproductive, wasteful, incompetent, defective
Entry 2
unproductive, wasteful, slow, incompetent

Antonyms

efficient, productive, competent, effective
Entry 1
efficient, productive, competent
Entry 2
efficient, productive, effective, competent

Collocations

inefficient machine, inefficient system, inefficient methods, inefficient process, inefficient use, energy inefficient
Entry 1
inefficient machine, inefficient system, inefficient methods, inefficient process
Entry 2
inefficient process, inefficient use, energy inefficient

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