CEFR B2

inefficiently

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that wastes time, energy, or resources, failing to achieve maximum productivity with minimum effort.

Examples

The old heating system operated inefficiently, costing the company a lot in energy bills.
She tried to manage her tasks, but without a clear plan, she worked inefficiently.

Synonyms: poorly, wastefully, unproductively, suboptimally

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inefficiently (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃəntli/

Definition

In a manner that wastes time, energy, or resources, failing to achieve maximum productivity with minimum effort.

Examples

The old heating system operated inefficiently, costing the company a lot in energy bills.
She tried to manage her tasks, but without a clear plan, she worked inefficiently.
Many government departments are criticized for spending public money inefficiently.

How to Use inefficiently

work inefficiently (collocation): To perform tasks or a job in a way that wastes time or resources. — "Without proper training, new employees often work inefficiently at first."
run inefficiently (collocation): To function or operate poorly, especially for systems or organizations. — "The entire department began to run inefficiently after the budget cuts."

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