Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inefficient
adjective
/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
Definition
Not achieving the desired result with the least effort or waste.
Examples
- This machine is inefficient and uses too much energy.
- His study methods are inefficient, making it hard for him to grasp the material.
- The team found an inefficient way to manage their time during the project.
Meaning
Describing a process or action that consumes more resources than necessary to accomplish a task.
Synonyms
- ineffective
- unproductive
- wasteful
- inept
