uneconomic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌniːkəˈnɒmɪk/

Definition

Not providing enough profit or benefit to make it worthwhile; not efficient or practical in terms of cost.

Examples

• The old machinery was so inefficient that its continued use became uneconomic.

• Many small farms found it uneconomic to compete with large-scale agricultural businesses.

• The project was deemed uneconomic after a detailed analysis of its potential returns versus its high initial investment.

Synonyms of uneconomic

Words with a similar meaning to uneconomic:

• unprofitable
• inefficient
• costly
• unsustainable

Antonyms of uneconomic

Words with the opposite meaning to uneconomic:

• economic
• profitable
• efficient

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