inefficiently
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/adverb
B2formalcommon/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/An adverb meaning "in a way that wastes time, energy, or resources; not achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort." It describes actions or processes that are performed poorly or without optimal use of available means.
ruСпособом, который тратит время, энергию или ресурсы впустую; не достигая максимальной производительности при минимальных затратах усилий.esDe una manera que desperdicia tiempo, energía o recursos; sin lograr la máxima productividad con el mínimo esfuerzo, o haciendo algo de forma torpe o poco hábil.frD'une manière qui gaspille du temps, de l'énergie ou des ressources ; sans atteindre une productivité maximale avec un minimum d'effort.deAuf eine Weise, die Zeit, Energie oder Ressourcen verschwendet; nicht mit maximaler Leistung bei minimalem Aufwand.ptDe maneira que desperdiça tempo, energia ou recursos; sem atingir a máxima produtividade com o mínimo de esforço, agindo de forma desorganizada ou pouco prática.zh以浪费时间、精力或资源的方式;未能以最小的努力取得最大的效果。arبطريقة تهدر الوقت أو الطاقة أو الموارد دون فائدة، أو دون تحقيق أقصى إنتاجية بأقل جهد وتكلفة.
- In a wasteful manner B2 formal
In a way that wastes time, energy, or resources without achieving the desired result.
- The old machine operates inefficiently, consuming too much electricity.
- She worked inefficiently by not prioritizing her tasks.
- The team communicated inefficiently, causing delays in the project.
ruНеэффективноesde manera ineficientefrde manière inefficacedeIneffizientptIneficientementezh低效地arبشكل غير فعّال
المرادفات: improvidentlyprodigallyprofligatelywastefully
الأضداد: effectivelyefficientlyproductively
- more inefficiently comparative form
- most inefficiently superlative form