inefficaciousness

noun

Definition of inefficaciousnessnext
as in inefficiency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficaciousness
  1. inefficiency
  2. inefficacy
  3. ineptitude
  4. inability
  5. incompetence
Noun
  • The duplication of effort, the ridiculous hours, and the endless inefficiencies were invisible.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Start by conducting a gap analysis of current processes to uncover inefficiencies or pain points that LLMs could address.
    Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of inefficiency
Noun
  • The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
    Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
    WWD, WWD, 2 July 2024
Definition of inefficacy
Noun
  • Chicago’s ineptitude may have brought relief to some in the New York City area.
    David Close, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
  • The cat suffers the consequences of his ineptitude in the unnatural role.
    Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of ineptitude
Noun
  • Sometimes, the cop even pokes fun at the suspect’s inability to sprint, calling them out for being out of shape.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Navarro grew anxious over her inability to help support her family.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of inability
Noun
  • Over the coming days, the owners of Four Seasons Total Landscaping did their patriotic duty and cashed in on their temporary notoriety, selling souvenirs to commemorate the fiasco; to Trump’s detractors, the debacle epitomized the clownish incompetence that had defined his presidency.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • What’s more important for our purposes here is that there were some truly impressive feats of incompetence this week, both personal and professional.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of incompetence
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“Inefficaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficaciousness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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