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INEFFICIENCY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word inefficiency. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word inefficiency. (close relations)
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inefficient

Best Alternative Words for INEFFICIENCY

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inadequacy
nounn
noun

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

• a lack of competence

• unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate

incapability
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

ineffectiveness
nounn
noun

• lacking the power to be effective

inefficacy
nounn
noun

• a lack of efficacy

ineptitude
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful

unproductiveness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking the power to produce

Best Hypernyms For INEFFICIENCY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inefficiency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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unskillfulness

Alternatives for INADEQUACY

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