adjective
- not economical; wasteful of money, time, or resources
Examples
- The old heating system was uneconomical and needed to be replaced.
- It would be uneconomical to repair the car since it’s worth less than the repair costs.
- The company found it uneconomical to maintain separate offices in each city.
- Flying first class seemed uneconomical for such a short trip.
- The uneconomical use of electricity led to high monthly bills.
- Small production runs are often uneconomical for manufacturers.