Inefficient

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛfɪʃənt/

Definitions of inefficient

adjective not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful or ineffective

Example Sentences

A1 Using a manual typewriter is inefficient compared to using a computer.

A2 The old printer at the office is very inefficient and often jams.

B1 The company's outdated filing system is causing inefficiencies in workflow.

B2 The new software program has significantly reduced the inefficient processes in the company.

C1 The government's handling of the crisis was criticized for being inefficient and slow.

C2 The inefficiency of the public transportation system is a major concern for city residents.

Examples of inefficient in a Sentence

formal The current system in place is highly inefficient and needs to be restructured.

informal Using that old computer is so inefficient, it takes forever to load anything.

slang This process is so janky, it's super inefficient.

figurative His leadership style is like a leaky bucket, constantly spilling potential and being inefficient.

Grammatical Forms of inefficient

• past tense: inefficient
• plural: inefficients
• comparative: more inefficient
• superlative: most inefficient
• present tense: is inefficient
• future tense: will be inefficient
• perfect tense: has been inefficient
• continuous tense: is being inefficient
• singular: inefficient
• positive degree: inefficient
• infinitive: to be inefficient
• gerund: inefficiency
• participle: inefficient

Origin and Evolution of inefficient

First Known Use: 1748 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inefficient' originated from the Latin word 'inefficiens', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'efficiens' meaning 'effective'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inefficient' has continued to be used to describe something that does not function effectively or is not productive. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just efficiency in tasks or processes.