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inefficient

inef·fi·cient

UK/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ US/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃʌnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not producing desired results; wasteful

  • “an inefficient campaign against drugs”
  • “outdated and inefficient design and methods”
Antonyms
2.

lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

  • “an ineffective administration”
  • “inefficient workers”
Synonyms

Origin

From in- + efficient.

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