as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result
inefficient measures to solve the problem of teenage smoking
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Recent Examples of inefficient
Many enterprises follow a standard three-year replacement cycle, assuming older computers are inefficient.
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2025
Here’s what investors are missing: Services businesses aren’t inefficient by accident.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
This includes putting more tax inefficient investments into tax advantaged accounts, like 401(k), 403(b), 529 college savings accounts, and HSAs, to name just a few.
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—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Parking has changed greatly over the years in Boise, in part because city planners have tried to get rid of inefficient surface parking lots.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 June 2025
Here’s what investors are missing: Services businesses aren’t inefficient by accident.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
This includes putting more tax inefficient investments into tax advantaged accounts, like 401(k), 403(b), 529 college savings accounts, and HSAs, to name just a few.
6.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Parking has changed greatly over the years in Boise, in part because city planners have tried to get rid of inefficient surface parking lots.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficient
Adjective
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First responders also attempted to revive Riccardo, but were unsuccessful, the outlet added.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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All attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful, Park Service officials said.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Clark was largely ineffective, recording 10 points, six assists, five rebounds and four turnovers.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Disagreement exists on whether excess SEEK funds were misused and if KDE's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts were ineffective.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Jose Palma, co-coordinator at the National TPS Alliance, said the move was counterproductive.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
7 July 2025
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If the goal is to obtain compliance, masks are counterproductive.—
Christy Lopez Guest,
Mercury News,
5 July 2025
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“Inefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficient. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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