inefficient

• 形容过程、系统或人未能有效利用时间、精力或资源，造成浪费或效果不佳。

Describes a process, system, or person that does not make the best use of time, energy, or resources.

1. Wasteful of resourcesB2formal

   Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting time, money, or energy.

   低效的

   • The old heating system is highly inefficient and costs a lot to run.
   • An inefficient workflow can lead to missed deadlines.
   • The factory's inefficient processes resulted in a lot of wasted material.

   同义词extravagantineffectiveprofligateslipshodthriftlessuneconomicalunproductivewasteful

   反义词efficientproductive

2. Lacking skill or abilityB2formal

   Not capable of performing a task effectively due to a lack of skill or poor methods.

   效率低下的

   • The new employee was inefficient at managing his time.
   • An inefficient manager can demotivate the entire team.
   • Her inefficient approach to problem-solving frustrated her colleagues.

   同义词bunglingclumsyincompetentineptmaladroitunskilledunskillful

   反义词adeptcapablecompetenteffectiveefficientproficientskilledskillful