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 Outdated and inefficient design and methods.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 | ||