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inefficiently

in·ef·fi·cient
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-i-fish-uh nt]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/
    • /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-i-fish-uh nt]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/

Definitions of inefficiently word

  • adjective inefficiently not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means. 1
  • adjective inefficiently lacking in ability, incompetent. 1
  • noun inefficiently In an inefficient manner. 1
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Origin of inefficiently

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 Inefficiently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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inefficiently 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for inefficiently

adv inefficiently

  • badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
  • carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
  • inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • wasteful — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
  • anti-productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.

adverb inefficiently

  • incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
  • economical — avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.
  • ineffectually — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
  • uselessly — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
  • ineffectively — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
All 10 Synonyms of inefficiently

Antonyms for inefficiently

adverb inefficiently

  • competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
Just one Antonym for inefficiently

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