asynergy

/æsˈɛrnədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of affairs in which the whole is less than the sum of its parts; a situation in which the interactions between different elements or components result in a decreased overall performance or effectiveness.

“The company’s asynergy was evident in the disappointing quarterly earnings, despite the successful acquisition of the rival firm.”

2. noun

A lack of synergy; a state of affairs in which the interactions between different elements or components result in a decreased overall performance or effectiveness.

“The project’s asynergy was attributed to the poor communication between team members and the lack of clear goals.”

Synonyms

  • dysfunction
  • inefficiency

Antonyms

  • efficiency
  • synergy