1. 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.