inefficient

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

ɪn · ꞮFꞮƩ · ənt (3 syllables)

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Definition

Not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired; inefficacious.

Etymology

From in- + efficient.

Example Sentences

  • "Celery is an inefficient food."
  • "inefficient workers"
  • "an inefficient administrator"
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