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inefficiente

/ineffiˈtʃɛnte/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

inefficient

  • Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting time, effort, or resources.
  • Incompetent or ineffective at performing a function or task.

In a sentence

La vecchia procedura si è rivelata estremamente inefficiente e costosa.

The old procedure turned out to be extremely inefficient and costly.

Perché utilizzate ancora un metodo così inefficiente?

Why are you still using such an inefficient method?

Questo software non è inefficiente, necessita solo di una configurazione migliore.

This software isn't inefficient; it just needs better configuration.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
inefficientemasculine · singular
inefficientefeminine · singular
inefficientimasculine · plural
inefficientifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable for gender; takes -i in the plural (inefficienti).
  • Opposite of efficiente.

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