inefficient

/ˌɪn·ɪˈfɪʃ·ənt/ adj

Definition

› wasting time, money, energy, or other valuable possessions or qualities: Many of their industries are hopelessly inefficient. inefficiency

/ˌɪn·ɪˈfɪʃ·ən·si/ n [U] › She promised to end government inefficiency. inefficiently

/ˌɪn·əˈfɪʃ·ənt·li/ adv › He uses his time inefficiently.

(Definition of inefficient adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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