English adjective: inefficient | |||
1. | inefficient not producing desired results; wasteful | ||
Samples | An inefficient campaign against drugs. Outdated and inefficient design and methods. | ||
Similar | uneconomical, wasteful | ||
See also | incompetent, ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective | ||
Antonyms | efficient | ||
2. | inefficient lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate | ||
Samples | An ineffective administration. Inefficient workers. | ||
Synonyms | ineffective | ||
Similar | incompetent | ||
Antonyms | competent | ||