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uneconomical

/ˌʌn.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/

Traducción: Describe algo que desperdicia dinero, recursos o tiempo; ineficiente o que no resulta rentable.

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adjective

/ˌʌn.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/C1formalbusiness
  • esDescribe algo que desperdicia dinero, recursos o tiempo; ineficiente o que no resulta rentable.

Describes something that wastes money, resources, or time; not efficient or cost-effective.

  1. Wasteful of resourcesB2formal

    Using more money, time, or materials than necessary; not efficient or cost-effective.

    esAntieconómico, derrochador

    • The old heating system is highly uneconomical and costs a fortune to run.
    • Driving a large SUV for short trips is uneconomical due to high fuel consumption.
    • The company decided to shut down the uneconomical factory.

    Sinónimoscostlyextravagantimprovidentinefficientprofligatethriftlessunprofitableunremunerativewasteful

    Antónimoscost-effectiveeconomicalefficientfrugalthrifty

  2. Inefficient in use of time and effortB2formal

    Requiring more time or effort than is reasonable for the result achieved.

    esIneficiente en uso de tiempo y esfuerzo

    • Manually entering data is an uneconomical use of staff time.
    • The current workflow is uneconomical and needs to be streamlined.
    • It is uneconomical to drive across town for a single errand.

    Sinónimosextravagantineffectiveinefficientprofligatethriftlessunproductivewasteful

    Antónimoseconomicaleffectiveefficient

Formas
  • more uneconomical comparative form
  • most uneconomical superlative form