inefficient
gb/ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt/ us/ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt/
B1
Engelska
~ 9000
nem hatékony
B1
1
nem hatékony
B1
Användningsmönster:
[something] is inefficient / inefficient [system/method/process/device]
The old heating system is extremely inefficient and costs us a lot in energy bills.
A régi fűtési rendszer nagyon nem hatékony, ezért rengeteget fizetünk az energiáért.
This route is inefficient; we waste twenty minutes stuck in traffic every morning.
Ez az útvonal nem hatékony; minden reggel húsz percet vesztegetünk el a dugóban.
An inefficient workflow in the office is slowing down all of the projects.
Paper records are inefficient compared to a digital database.
The factory’s inefficient machines need to be replaced to reduce power consumption.
Exempel för inlärare
The bus service in my city is very inefficient.
A városomban nagyon nem hatékony a buszközlekedés.
This old computer is inefficient and takes a long time to start.
Ez a régi számítógép nem hatékony, és sokáig tart, mire elindul.
We have an inefficient process and it wastes time.
Keeping the lights on all day is inefficient.
The company stopped using an inefficient machine to save money.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners often confuse "inefficient" with "ineffective." "Inefficient" means something works but wastes time or resources. "Ineffective" means it does not really work or does not achieve the goal. For example, a slow computer is inefficient, but a medicine that does not help at all is ineffective.
Betydelse
using more resources than needed
Ordkombinationer
inefficient system
|inefficient method
|inefficient process
|inefficient use of time
|inefficient workflow
|inefficient engine
Synonymer
wasteful (Emphasizes the loss or unnecessary use of resources, not always about how well something is organized.)
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unproductive (Focuses more on producing little result, especially in work or business contexts.)
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ineffective (Stresses not achieving the desired result; sometimes overlaps but does not always imply wasted resources.)
Antonymer
efficient (Describes using the least time, energy, or money to achieve a result, which is the direct opposite of inefficient in this sense.)
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streamlined (Highlights being designed to work smoothly and quickly, with no wasted steps or resources.)
Teman
business
|technology
|daily life
|environment
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not working in a good or fast way and wasting time, energy, or money.
Describing a system, process, method, device, or organization that wastes time, energy, money, or other resources and does not work in the best possible way.
B2
2
nem hatékony
B1
Användningsmönster:
[someone] is inefficient at [task] / an inefficient [worker/employee/manager]
The new assistant is friendly but inefficient and often misses important emails.
Az új asszisztens barátságos, de nem hatékony, és gyakran nem veszi észre a fontos e-maileket.
He was considered an inefficient manager because his team always struggled to meet deadlines.
Azért tartották nem hatékony vezetőnek, mert a csapata mindig nehezen tartotta a határidőket.
Our customer service staff were so inefficient that callers waited on hold for almost an hour.
She realized she was inefficient at multitasking and decided to focus on one task at a time.
The board replaced the inefficient leadership team with more experienced executives.
Exempel för inlärare
My boss thinks I am inefficient because I finish tasks very slowly.
A főnököm azt gondolja, hogy nem vagyok hatékony, mert nagyon lassan végzem el a feladataimat.
The company fired some inefficient workers.
A cég elbocsátott néhány nem hatékony dolgozót.
He is an efficient teacher, but his assistant is inefficient.
I feel inefficient when I check my phone every five minutes at work.
They want to train inefficient staff to improve their work.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use "lazy" when they really mean "inefficient." "Lazy" means someone does not want to work. "Inefficient" means they may work, but in a poor or badly organized way. Also, learners sometimes say "he works inefficient" instead of the correct adverb phrase "he works inefficiently."
Betydelse
not working well or productively
Ordkombinationer
an inefficient worker
|inefficient staff
|inefficient manager
|inefficient team
|inefficient at [doing something]
Synonymer
disorganized (Focuses on poor planning and lack of order, which often causes someone to be inefficient.)
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incompetent (Stronger and more negative; suggests a person lacks the necessary ability or skills, not just that they waste time.)
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unproductive (Emphasizes that the person produces little result for the time spent.)
Antonymer
efficient (Describes a person who uses their time and energy well and gets a lot done.)
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competent (Highlights that the person has the necessary skills and can perform tasks well and reliably.)
Teman
work
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describing a person who does not work in a good, fast, or organized way and wastes time or effort.
Describing a person who does not organize their work well, wastes time or effort, and therefore does not achieve as much as they could.
Grammatik
Grundform
inefficient
IPA
GB/ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt/
US/ɪnɪfˈɪʃənt/
Stavelser och betoning
in - ef - fi - cient (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fi)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: inefficient
Ordfamilj
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
inefficiency
noun
inefficiently
adverb
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