Inefficient Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt
in-i-FISH-uhnt
ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt
in-if-ISH-uhnt
Definition
Describes something or someone that does not work well, wastes time, energy, or resources, or fails to produce good results.
Usage & Nuances
'Inefficient' is used in formal and informal settings for systems, machines, people, or processes that waste resources. Common collocations: 'inefficient system', 'inefficient process', 'inefficient worker'. Opposite of 'efficient'. Don’t confuse with 'insufficient' (not enough).
Spanish: ineficientePortuguese (BR): ineficientePortuguese (PT): ineficienteChinese (Simplified): 低效的Chinese (Traditional): 低效率的Hindi: अकार्यक्षमArabic: غير فعالBengali: অদক্ষ - অকার্যকরRussian: неэффективныйJapanese: 非効率的Vietnamese: không hiệu quảKorean: 비효율적Turkish: verimsizUrdu: غیر مؤثر - غیر کارآمدIndonesian: tidak efisien
Example Sentences
The old printer is very inefficient.
basic
The new system solves the inefficient process.
basic
He is inefficient at managing his time.
basic
Our meetings are so inefficient—we never get anything done.
natural
It's inefficient to send so many emails instead of just calling.
natural
If your car is inefficient, you'll spend more on gas.
natural