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inefficient

UK
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
US
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
inefficientadjective
more inefficient
Comp.
most inefficient
Super.
UK
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
US
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
Translations
The old heating system is inefficient and costly.
Старая система отопления неэффективна и дорога.
Definitions
Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources.
The inefficient process led to delays in the project completion.
Lacking the ability or skill to perform a task successfully.
The inefficient worker struggled to meet the daily targets.
Synonyms
unskillful
impractical
disorganized
clumsy
inept
wasteful
unproductive
ineffective
Antonyms
efficient
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