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inefficient

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of inefficient

not producing the desired result

inefficient measures to solve the problem of teenage smoking

Synonyms of inefficient

counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, inexpedient

Words Related to inefficient

abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, pointless, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, worthless

Near Antonyms of inefficient

availing, beneficial, helpful, productive, profitable, successful, useful, worthwhile

Antonyms of inefficient

effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient

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