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Inefficiency

Lack of efficiency or effectiveness.

📖 Definitions of "Inefficiency"

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Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
efficiencynoun	The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

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Word	Definition
ineffectivenessnoun	The condition of being ineffective
inefficacynoun	The condition of being ineffective
ineffective	Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
inefficientnoun	A person who cannot or does not work efficiently.
incompetencenoun	An inability to perform; a lack of competence; ineptitude.
futilitynoun	(uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.
inabilitynoun	Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.
inadequacynoun	A lack of competence or ability.
negligencenoun	The state of being negligent.
failurenoun	State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
malfunctioningnoun	A malfunction.
effectivenessnoun	The property of being effective, of achieving results.
efficiencynoun	The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.
dysfunctionnoun	(chiefly medicine) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.
ineptitudenoun	The quality of being inept.
unproductivenessnoun	The characteristic of being unproductive; lack of productiveness.
wastefulnessnoun	imprudent or excessive expenditure or the waste of resources
disarraynoun	A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
laxitynoun	The state of being lax; looseness, lack of tension.
clumsinessnoun	A lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.