inefficiency

[in-i-fish-uhn-see]

noun

plural

inefficiencies 

1. the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.

2. an instance of inefficiency.

   This work is riddled with inefficiencies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inefficiency¹

First recorded in 1740–50; ineffici(ent) + -ency

Related Words

• carelessness 
• disorganization 
• inability