Inefficient synonyms
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The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.
careless (related)
Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:
Flowing or blowing with little speed:
wasteful (related)
Using more than is necessary; extravagant
ineffective (related)
The definition of ineffective is something or someone that does not succeed at accomplishing or moving towards a goal.
Unable to make rational decisions, insane or otherwise cognitively impaired.
able (antonym)
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
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Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.
(Economics) Adding nothing to exchangeable value.
The definition of clumsy is someone or something that is shaped, made or moves awkwardly.
Wasteful
Not effectual; not producing or not able to produce the desired effect
Incapable of having the intended consequence.
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Careless in, or negligent about, attending to a task; lax in the performance of duty
Not customized to fit, generic, off the rack.
Not equipped to meet a contingency.
Exhibiting a lack of skill; inexpert:
The quality, condition, or fact of being inefficient.
Faulty, inefficient or improper management or administration, especially by a government body.
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maladminister
To administer or manage inefficiently or dishonestly.
efficient (antonym)
Acting or producing effectively with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort:
useful (antonym)
Having a beneficial use; serviceable:
expert (antonym)
Characteristic of an expert.
capable (antonym)
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
Wrong in a foolish and awkward way
(Obsolete) Ignorant.
Not workmanlike.
ability (related)
Lacking the qualities, as efficiency or skill, required to produce desired results
costly (related)
unreliable (related)
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expensive (related)
inflexible (related)
cumbersome (related)
uneconomic (related)
unsustainable (related)
Going beyond reasonable limits; excessive or unrestrained
Not providing for the future; thriftless.
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Careless or negligent:
affect (related)
Not having the desired effect
Find another word for inefficient. In this page you can discover 44 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for inefficient, like: incapable, careless, slack, wasteful, ineffective, incompetent, able, disorganized, unproductive, unfit and clumsy.