What are some opposite words for efficiency?
Antonyms for efficiency
ɪˈfɪʃ ən sief·fi·cien·cy
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term efficiency.
Wiktionary
efficiencynoun
Antonyms:
wastefulness, inefficiencySynonyms:
effectivenessefficiencynoun
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.
Antonyms:
wastefulness, inefficiencySynonyms:
effectivenessefficiencynoun
The quality of producing an effect or effects.
Antonyms:
inefficiency, wastefulnessSynonyms:
effectivenessefficiencynoun
The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
The efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.
Antonyms:
wastefulness, inefficiencySynonyms:
effectivenessefficiencynoun
A one-room apartment.
Synonyms:
effectivenessAntonyms:
inefficiency, wastefulness
English Synonyms and Antonyms
efficiency
Power is the most general term of this group, including every quality, property, or faculty by which any change, effect, or result is, or may be, produced; as, the power of the legislature to enact laws, or of the executive to enforce them; the power of an acid to corrode a metal; the power of a polished surface to reflect light. Ability is nearly coextensive with power, but does not reach the positiveness and vigor that may be included in the meaning of power, ability often implying latent, as distinguished from active power; we speak of an exertion of power, but not of an exertion of ability. Power and ability include capacity, which is power to receive; but ability is often distinguished from capacity, as power that may be manifested in doing, as capacity is in receiving; one may have great capacity for acquiring knowledge, and yet not possess ability to teach. Efficiency is active power to effect a definite result, the power that actually does, as distinguished from that which may do. Competency is equal to the occasion, readiness prompt for the occasion. Faculty is an inherent quality of mind or body; talent, some special mental ability. Dexterity and skill are readiness and facility in action, having a special end; talent is innate, dexterity and skill are largely acquired. Our abilities include our natural capacity, faculties, and talents, with all the dexterity, skill, and readiness that can be acquired. Efficacy is the power to produce an intended effect as shown in the production of it; as, the efficacy of a drug. Efficiency is effectual agency, competent power; efficiency is applied in mechanics as denoting the ratio of the effect produced to the power expended in producing it; but this word is chiefly used of intelligent agents as denoting the quality that brings all one's power to bear promptly and to the best purpose on the thing to be done. Compare ADDRESS; DEXTERITY; SKILFUL.
Antonyms:
awkwardness, dulness, feebleness, helplessness, imbecility, impotence, inability, inaptitude, incapacity, incompetence, inefficiency, maladroitness, stupidity, unskilfulness, weaknessSynonyms:
ability, aptitude, capability, capacity, cleverness, cogency, competency, dexterity, efficacy, energy, expertness, faculty, force, might, power, qualification, readiness, skill, strength, susceptibility, talent
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Princeton's WordNet
efficiencynoun
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Antonyms:
inefficiencyefficiencynoun
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
"she did the work with great efficiency"
Antonyms:
inefficiency
How to use efficiency in a sentence?
A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team.
Fuel economy is an important part of the cost structure but hasn't historically been the primary driver of an increase, until consumers and families are driving around in these vehicles we won't see fuel efficiency and economy gains.
We have also made a strategic decision to begin a review of Petronas' business operating model for better efficiency in response to the external environment.
Initial measures have been started for the design of modern 20 percent fuel and we're on the verge of (achieving) it. This product is different from the previous 20 percent fuel, and we can supply fuel to any reactor that is built like the Tehran reactor, the Tehran reactor has so far been working with old fuel, but modern fuel can improve efficiency.
Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#3311 | efficiency | |
#10957 | weakness | |
#11794 | inability | |
#19210 | impotence | |
#20444 | stupidity | |
#29658 | incompetence | |
#31904 | incapacity | |
#38445 | inefficiency | |
#49680 | helplessness | |
#76733 | awkwardness | |
#173706 | imbecility | |
#181826 | feebleness | |
#243467 | wastefulness | |
#269750 | dulness |
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