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uneconomical
What does uneconomical mean?
uneconomical (adjective): inefficient in use of time and effort and materials.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does uneconomical come from?
From un- + economical.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of uneconomical?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “uneconomical” mean?
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
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marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc
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causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
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inefficient in use of time and effort and materials
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handsome
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imperial
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wasteful
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dominant
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