inefficient
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ɪˈfɪʃ adjective
1.
not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means.
2.
lacking in ability, incompetent.
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inefficient (ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | unable to perform a task or function to the best advantage; wasteful or incompetent |
| 2. | unable to produce the desired result |
| inef'ficiency | |
| —n | |
| inef'ficiently | |
| —adv | |
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Inefficient
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Word Origin & History
inefficient
1750, "not producing the desired effect," from in- "not" + efficient (q.v.).
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Example sentences
Proponents might argue that organizing garbage collection on a ward-by-ward basis is inefficient and wasteful.
It's shockingly wasteful and inefficient, but effective.
But innovation is horribly wasteful and inefficient.
In doing so, they might be making these industries more inefficient.
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