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inefficiently

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/

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adverb

/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/B2formal
  • ruСпособом, который тратит время, энергию или ресурсы впустую; не достигая максимальной производительности при минимальных затратах усилий.

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.

  1. In a wasteful mannerB2formal

    In a way that wastes time, energy, or resources without achieving the desired result.

    ruНеэффективно

    • 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.

    Synonymsimprovidentlyprodigallyprofligatelywastefully

    Antonymseffectivelyefficientlyproductively

Forms
  • more inefficiently comparative form
  • most inefficiently superlative form
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