inefficiency
//ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi//
Noun
inefficiencySingular
inefficienciesPlural
1
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity or effectiveness; wastefulness of time, energy, or resources.
The inefficiency of the old system wasted a lot of time and money.
2
An instance or example of being inefficient; a specific flaw or weakness in a system or process.
The audit revealed several inefficiencies in the company's supply chain.