strepsis

/ˈstrɛpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which something, especially a machine or a process, is slow and inefficient.

“The company’s new production line suffered from strepsis, causing significant delays in meeting customer demands.”

2. noun

A state of being slow or sluggish, often due to a lack of energy or motivation.

“After a long illness, she experienced a period of strepsis and struggled to get back to her usual routine.”

Synonyms

  • inefficiency
  • ineptness

Antonyms

  • competence
  • efficiency