uneconomical (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/

Definition

Not using money, time, or other resources efficiently; wasteful.

Examples

• Running the heating with windows open is highly uneconomical.

• The old factory's production methods were slow and uneconomical, leading to higher costs.

• Investing in outdated technology proved to be an uneconomical decision for the company.

How to Use uneconomical

be uneconomical (collocation)

To be wasteful or inefficient in the use of resources. — "Leaving lights on all day can be very uneconomical."

prove uneconomical (collocation)

To turn out to be wasteful or inefficient. — "The new system proved uneconomical in the long run."

Synonyms of uneconomical

Words with a similar meaning to uneconomical:

• wasteful
• inefficient
• extravagant
• profligate

Antonyms of uneconomical

Words with the opposite meaning to uneconomical:

• economical
• efficient
• frugal

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