Inefficiency

Synonyms of inefficiency

• ineptitude
• incompetence
• ineffectiveness

Antonyms of inefficiency

• efficiency
• effectiveness
• competence

Collocations of inefficiency

waste of time

Frequency: 70 %

The manual data entry was a waste of time and resources.

ineffective process

Frequency: 60 %

The current marketing strategy proved to be an ineffective process.

inefficient use

Frequency: 50 %

The inefficient use of space in the office led to overcrowding.

inefficient system

Frequency: 45 %

The outdated software was causing the inefficiency in the system.

Idiomatic Expressions for inefficiency

• Phrase: inefficiency breeds waste
  Meaning: implying that inefficiency leads to unnecessary consumption or loss
  Usage: We need to streamline our production process because inefficiency breeds waste.