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in·ef·fi·cient
 inefficient
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
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When something is inefficient, it takes too much time, fuel, or supplies to do what it is supposed to do. If a washing machine is inefficient, it can wash your clothes, but it might use too much electricity to do it.
The old dishwasher was inefficient. It used too much water.Driving to the store several times a week for little things is inefficient. You can save time and gasoline if you go just once a week.- antonyms:
- efficient
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inefficiently (adv.) |
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