inefficiency

American  

[in-i-fish-uhn-see] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of inefficiency

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

Example Sentences

“I want to hear from residents in my district and across the state about waste, mismanagement, inefficiencies, or fraud that we must tackle,” Khanna wrote on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

These inefficiencies are largely due to policy choices.

From The Wall Street Journal

But once the inefficiency of the laser system is accounted for, the overall gain relevant to power‑plant feasibility drops far below 1.

From The Wall Street Journal

Which raises the real puzzle: If the inefficiency is this large, why don’t we correct it?

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing also reorganized its defense industry, which was dominated by state giants that had struggled with inefficiency and corruption while resisting government efforts to foster collaboration with civilian partners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• carelessness
• disorganization
• inability