Definition & Meaning of "inefficient"in English

inefficient

not able to achieve maximum productivity or desired results

ineffective

ineffectual

unproductive

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most inefficient

Comparative

more inefficient

gradable

Examples

The inefficient process caused delays and wasted resources.

(of a person) not functioning in the most effective or productive manner

incapable

inept

Examples

The inefficient employee frequently missed deadlines and failed to meet expectations.

Lexical Tree

inefficient

efficient

effici

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