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What is another word for Inefficient? – 132 Inefficient Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ineffective unproductive wasteful futile useless unprofitable unsuccessful disappointing unfruitful barren sterile unavailing inept clumsy bungling careless thoughtless imprudent ill-advised misguided mismanaged disorganized chaotic haphazard slipshod sloppy lax neglectful inefficiently inadequately insufficiently poorly badly inadequately unskillfully

    Meaning of Inefficient

    The primary meaning of the word "inefficient" is not achieving maximum productivity or desired results.

    Definitions

    • Not achieving maximum productivity or desired results, often due to a lack of skill, organization, or resources
    • Not effective or successful in producing the desired or intended result
    • Wasteful or extravagant in the use of resources, such as time, money, or energy

    Etymology of Inefficient

    The word "inefficient" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "efficiens" (meaning "effective" or "producing an effect"), which is derived from "efficere" (meaning "to produce an effect")
    The term has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something or someone that is not effective or successful in achieving a desired outcome

    Example Uses

    • The company's inefficient manufacturing process resulted in significant financial losses
    • The new employee's inefficient time management skills led to missed deadlines and poor performance reviews
    • The government's inefficient handling of the crisis led to widespread criticism and public outcry

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    efficient effective productive successful fruitful profitable skilled competent capable adept expert proficient organized systematic methodical thorough meticulous diligent careful thoughtful prudent well-advised well-managed streamlined optimized

    Related Nouns

    productivity efficiency effectiveness ineffectiveness wastefulness futility uselessness unproductivity inefficacy inadequacy insufficiency disorganization chaos clutter mess confusion disorder turmoil mayhem mismanagement malfunction failure

    Related Verbs

    waste squander mismanage bungle botch fumble mishandle misdirect disorganize clutter confuse disorder turmoil malfunction fail underperform underachieve disappoint disillusion frustrate exasperate infuriate

    Related Adjectives

    ineffective unproductive wasteful futile useless unprofitable unsuccessful disappointing unfruitful barren sterile unavailing inept clumsy bungling careless thoughtless imprudent ill-advised misguided mismanaged disorganized chaotic haphazard slipshod sloppy lax neglectful