单词	inefficiency
释义	inefficiency noun in·​ef·​fi·​cien·​cy ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē  plural inefficiencies 1 : the quality or state of being inefficient 2 : something that is inefficient Example Sentences The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency. She claims that money can be saved by reducing inefficiencies. Recent Examples on the Web Nemtsov was a sharp critic of Putin, assailing his government’s inefficiency, rampant corruption and the Kremlin’s policy on Ukraine. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Nation-state democracies are, to varying degrees, beset by gridlock and hyper-partisanship, little accountability to the popular will, inefficiency, flagging state capacity, inability to keep up with emerging technologies, and corporate capture. Wired, 15 Aug. 2022 What aspects of your current processes are creating drag, inefficiency, and burnout? Elizabeth Freedman, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Incompetence, inefficiency, lack of interest, defaults, incomplete records, and plain old graft were all involved. Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2022 The greatest inefficiency of the business this summer was driving around in vehicles that guzzle fuel. Ben Cohen, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Another example of the technological inefficiency at the agency: the backlog of unprocessed tax returns can be partially attributed to a lack of working computers and printers at IRS offices. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 Doing this just highlights a lack of integration and collaboration and leads to a perception of inefficiency and bureaucracy. Prasad Ramakrishnan, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 What could be causing such inefficiency among Indian carriers according to flyers? Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 8 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition inefficiency noun in·​ef·​fi·​cien·​cy ˌi-nə-ˈfi-shən-sē  plural inefficiencies : the state or an instance of being ineffective or inefficient inefficiency noun as in incompetence the lack of ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance incompetence incompetency inability ineffectiveness inefficacy ineptitude ineffectuality ineffectualness incapacity insufficiency impotence powerlessness incapability inadequacy inefficaciousness inaptitude disqualification Antonyms & Near Antonyms efficiency effectiveness efficaciousness effectualness
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