Synonyms for

Efficient

Verb / ɪˈfɪʃʌnt / Another word for efficient — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word efficient means to do something in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Synonyms & similar words

effective inefficient effective productive competent proficient capable able skillful adept qualified experienced organized systematic streamlined time-saving cost-effective economical resourceful practical sensible smart

Synonyms by register

Formal

effective productive streamlined optimized

Informal

quick smooth no-nonsense gets the job done

Literary

apt felicitous

Antonyms

inefficient wasteful unproductive disorganized slow costly

Common collocations

  • highly efficient
  • energy efficient
  • time efficient
  • cost efficient
  • efficient system
  • efficient process
  • efficient use
  • efficiently managed

Word family

noun efficiency
adverb efficiently

Usage note

Efficient often implies achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. It is generally a positive term, suggesting competence and good management.

Example sentences

  1. The efficient dishwasher cleaned all the dishes in just 10 minutes.
  2. The efficient use of resources helped the company save a lot of money.
  3. The efficient teacher managed to teach a difficult lesson in just one hour.
  4. The efficient car uses very little fuel and is good for the environment.
  5. The efficient system made it easy to find the information I was looking for.

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