lacks efficiency

[/læks ɪˈfɪʃənsi/]
verb phrase
carece de eficiência
1. to be deficient in the ability to accomplish tasks with minimal time and effort; to perform poorly in terms of productivity and effectiveness
The old system lacks efficiency and slows down our workflow.
O sistema antigo carece de eficiência e atrasa nosso fluxo de trabalho.
2. to fail to achieve optimal results or desired outcomes with available resources
This process lacks efficiency because it requires too many steps.
Este processo carece de eficiência porque requer muitas etapas.
In Brazilian business culture, acknowledging that something 'carece de eficiência' is a direct and professional way to critique processes or systems. This phrase is commonly used in corporate environments, meetings, and formal assessments. The concept of efficiency (eficiência) is highly valued in Brazilian and American workplace contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is inefficientlacks effectivenessis unproductiveis slowis cumbersome
Antonyms / Antônimos
is efficientis productiveworks wellis streamlinedis effective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carece de eficiência
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
é ineficiente
more direct and colloquial alternative
São Paulo
falta eficiência
common business and corporate usage
Portugal
carece de eficiência
formal usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

efficiencyinefficiencyproductivityperformanceoptimizationstreamline

Related Idioms & Phrases

leaves much to be desired
not firing on all cylinders
dropping the ball
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