Associations to the word «Inefficient»

Wiktionary

INEFFICIENT, adjective. Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious; as, inefficient means or measures.
INEFFICIENT, adjective. Incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action; habitually slack or remiss; effecting little or nothing; as, inefficient workers; an inefficient administrator.

Dictionary definition

INEFFICIENT, adjective. Not producing desired results; wasteful; "an inefficient campaign against drugs"; "outdated and inefficient design and methods".
INEFFICIENT, adjective. Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers".

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