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inefficient
adjective in·ef·fi·cient \-ˈfi-shənt\
: not capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy : not efficient
Full Definition of INEFFICIENT
: not efficient: as a : not producing the effect intended or desired b : wasteful of time or energy <inefficient operating procedures> c : incapable, incompetent <an inefficient worker>
— inefficient noun
— in·ef·fi·cient·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INEFFICIENT
1750
Related to INEFFICIENT
- Synonyms
- counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, ineffective, inexpedient
- Antonyms
- effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient
Rhymes with INEFFICIENT
INEFFICIENT Defined for Kids
inefficient
adjective in·ef·fi·cient \ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shənt\
Definition of INEFFICIENT for Kids
1
: not effective : ineffectual <an inefficient repair>
2
: not capable of bringing about a desired result with little waste <inefficient workers>
— in·ef·fi·cient·ly adverb
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