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INEFFICIENT Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word inefficient. (exact relations)
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ineffective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing an intended effect

adjective satellite

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

clumsy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking grace in movement or posture

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• showing lack of skill or aptitude

feeble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• lacking strength or vigor

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• lacking strength

impotent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power or ability

• (of a male) unable to copulate

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

powerless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking power

slow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adverb

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

useless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

wasteful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to squander and waste

adjective satellite

• inefficient in use of time and effort and materials

• laying waste

Alternatives for INEFFECTIVE

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