inefficiency
noun/ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
Frequency rank: #14,493 most common English word
Meaning
the state of wasting time, money, or resources without achieving good results.
Example sentence
The manager noticed serious inefficiency in the way the team handled customer complaints.
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