inefficiency
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪ.ʃən.si/The state or quality of not being efficient; lack of productivity or effectiveness in achieving goals.
The government's inefficiency in handling the crisis worsened the situation.
The government's poor management of the crisis made things worse.
Her inefficiency at work often frustrated her colleagues.
Her lack of productivity at work often annoyed her coworkers.
Inefficiency can refer to wasted resources, time, or effort due to poor planning, organization, or execution.
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Common Usage
Inefficiency is often used to describe organizations, systems, or individuals who fail to achieve goals effectively.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use 'inefficiency' to describe a person's character; it refers to performance, not personality.
📖Word Origin
From 'in-' (not) + 'efficiency' (ability to produce desired results with minimal wasted effort).
📝Usage Notes
Inefficiency is often used in business, management, and economics to describe poor performance or waste of resources.