as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result
a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight
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Adjective
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The new complaint was filed 20 years after Burrowes first claimed in an unsuccessful civil case that Combs may have put out a hit on Shakur and Knight.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025 -
All have been unsuccessful due to his status as a suspect in multiple violent crimes.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Technology has removed many of the barriers that used to make solopreneurship inefficient.—
Matteo Pittaluga,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chad Wackerman, a drummer and teacher, believes this change in technique —favoring the biceps over the wrist to create a louder sound — is to blame for an inefficient playing style.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the league's efforts to promote unity, NFL legend Brett Favre feels the messages are counterproductive.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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That’s really so counterproductive.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After watching their beloved pet struggle, the founder set out to create a solution rooted in clinical research instead of outdated and ineffective formulas.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the company deemed its IT-dependent controls relevant to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements were ineffective in 2022 and 2023.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inexpedient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexpedient. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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