acquire, obtain, secure, win, earn, achieve, get, procure, attain, reap, garner, collect, amass, gather, accumulate, profit, benefit, advance, improve, enhance, increase, expand, grow, build, develop,... [more]
ineffectiveness - unproductiveness - wastefulness - ineptitude - incompetence - unprofitability - slowness - inadequacy - deficiency - incapacity - unskillfulness - bungling - clumsiness - maladroitness - unfitness - unpreparedness - disorganization - disorder - mismanagement - underperformance - sluggishness - delay - lag - tardiness - dilatoriness - unthriftiness - extravagance - squandering - frittering - dissipation - misapplication - misallocation - misemployment - misuse - misusage - misexpenditure - misdirection - misadministration - misgovernance - misrule - misguidance - misleadership - misregulation - miscontrol - misoperation - misfunction - malfunction - breakdown
Inefficiency refers to the inability of a system or organization to achieve its objectives in the most effective manner. It involves the use of excessive resources, time, or effort to accomplish tasks that could be achieved with less. Inefficiency often leads to wastage and decreased productivity, affecting overall performance and profitability. It can arise from poor management, inadequate technology, or flawed processes.