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- [in-i-fish-uh nt]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/
- /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-i-fish-uh nt]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/
Definitions of inefficient word
- adjective inefficient not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means. 1
- adjective inefficient lacking in ability, incompetent. 1
- noun inefficient Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources. 1
- adjective inefficient wasting effort 1
- adjective inefficient wasting resources 1
- adjective inefficient person: incompetent 1
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Origin of inefficient
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; in-3 + efficient
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Parts of speech for Inefficient
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inefficient popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inefficient
adj inefficient
- sloppy — muddy, slushy, or very wet: The field was a sloppy mess after the rain.
- inept — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
adjective inefficient
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- disorganised — Lacking order or organisation; confused; chaotic.
- bungling — to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- uneconomical — avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.
Antonyms for inefficient
adj inefficient
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- dexterous — Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
- skillful — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
adjective inefficient
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
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