Definitions for INEFFICIENT
ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ əntin·ef·fi·cient

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. inefficientadjective

   not producing desired results; wasteful

   "an inefficient campaign against drugs"; "outdated and inefficient design and methods"

2. ineffective, inefficientadjective

   lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

   "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers"

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1. Inefficientadjective

   Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired, or achieiving the effect by unnnecessary and excessive expenditure of resources; inefficacious; as, inefficient means or measures; inefficient methods are too expensive.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inefficientadjective

   Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious; as, inefficient means or measures.

   Celery is an inefficient food.

2. inefficientadjective

   Incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action; habitually slack or remiss; effecting little or nothing; as, inefficient workers; an inefficient administrator.

   Jessica was terribly inefficient at cleaning, so her brother usually had to clean the whole room.

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1. inefficient

   Inefficient generally refers to a state or condition where a person, system, or process fails to make the best or most effective use of resources, such as time, energy, or materials. It implies that something is not functioning optimally or is wasteful.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inefficientadjective

   not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious; as, inefficient means or measures

2. Inefficientadjective

   incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action; habitually slack or remiss; effecting little or nothing; as, inefficient workmen; an inefficient administrator

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inefficient

   Incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action; effecting nothing; as, an inefficient force.

How to pronounce INEFFICIENT?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of INEFFICIENT in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of INEFFICIENT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of INEFFICIENT in a Sentence

1. Kyle Rodda:

   You wouldn’t want to rationalise too much into a market that’s as inefficient and immature as bitcoin, but certainly there’s a reversal in momentum, the herd has probably looked at this and thought it sounded scary and shocking and it’s now the time to sell.

2. James Longon:

   Tinged with scandal, this 147-bed dermatological hospital in Rome has bad morale, inefficient administration and $24 million in unpaid vendor bills.

3. Jim Bakke:

   This is the argument: should we have public funding for all these things? Or should we have private funding? i think there's a place for each but we really believe that Christ-centered, values-focused ministries are probably more efficient and can do a more effective job than government intervention. That's why I've dedicated my life to the not-for-profit sector and, in particular, the Christian community, because I really believe that is how we can most effectively help people. And partnering with businesses because we know that business and learning how to do business well brings people out of poverty. Government intervention often is very inefficient.

4. Brenda Ueland:

   So you see, imagination needs moodling - long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering.

5. Tim Knopp:

   The public were very much opposed to the cap and trade policies which in that bill were very expensive, inefficient, and complicated, generally, the public is in favor of ballot security, voter ID, and making sure the elections are fair and the count is accurate.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=INEFFICIENT
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=INEFFICIENT
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inefficient
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/INEFFICIENT
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html