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- Dictionaryin·ef·fi·cient/ˌinəˈfiSH(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources: "an old, inefficient factory" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meaning of inefficient as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, example sentences, and word history. Find out how to use inefficient in a sentence and how it differs from efficient.
Learn the meaning of inefficient as an adjective that describes something or someone that wastes time, money, energy, or other resources. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
adjective. not producing desired results; wasteful. “outdated and inefficient design and methods” synonyms: incompetent. not qualified or suited for a purpose. ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective. not producing an intended effect. uneconomical, wasteful. inefficient in use of time and effort and materials. see more. adjective.
Inefficient definition: not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means.. See examples of INEFFICIENT used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of inefficient as an adjective to describe something or someone that wastes time, money, energy, or other resources. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of the adjective 'inefficient', which describes something or someone that does not use time, energy, or other resources well. Compare with 'ineffective' and 'ineffable'.
adj. 1. Not efficient, as: a. Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; incompetent: an inefficient worker. b. Not producing the intended result; ineffective: an inefficient campaign against illegal drugs. 2. Wasteful of time, energy, or materials: an inefficient design; outdated and inefficient methods. in′ef·fi′cient·ly adv.
