Inefficient synonyms and antonyms
ĭn'ĭ-fĭsh'ənt
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careless (related)
Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:
The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.
Unable to make rational decisions, insane or otherwise cognitively impaired.
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.
unreliable (related)
Not customized to fit, generic, off the rack.
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Flowing or blowing with little speed:
able (antonym)
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.
The definition of clumsy is someone or something that is shaped, made or moves awkwardly.
Wasteful
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 equipped to meet a contingency.
(Economics) Adding nothing to exchangeable value.
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.
Unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile
ability (related)
Lacking the qualities, as efficiency or skill, required to produce desired results
costly (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
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