inefficiency

Definitions

The state or quality of failing to achieve maximum productivity or failing to make the best use of time and resources.

A specific instance or practice that results in waste or a lack of effectiveness.

Examples

The company struggled to remain profitable due to the widespread inefficiency of its outdated manufacturing processes.

Bureaucratic red tape is often cited as the primary cause of inefficiency in government operations.

Synonyms

incompetence wastefulness unproductiveness disorganization inadequacy slackness inaptitude

Antonyms

efficiency competence productivity effectiveness organization capability proficiency