Definition of inefficient
: not efficient: such asa : not producing the effect intended or desiredb : wasteful of time or energy inefficient operating proceduresc : incapable, incompetent an inefficient worker
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nouninefficiently
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Examples of inefficient in a Sentence
The delivery system was very inefficient.
an inefficient use of fuel
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First Known Use of inefficient
1750
INEFFICIENT Defined for English Language Learners
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: not capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy : not efficient
INEFFICIENT Defined for Kids
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1 : not effective : ineffectual an inefficient repair
2 : not capable of bringing about a desired result with little waste inefficient workers
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