Inefficient
Inefficient adjective - Not producing the desired result.
Practical is an antonym for inefficient.
Nearby Words: inefficiency, inefficiently
Practical
Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Both words in one sentence
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They're Cool, but Inefficient, even among melee weapons, which are not considered terribly practical to begin with.
Source: Epic Flail - Drawback without added practical benefit can further slide into Cool, but Inefficient.
Source: Necessary Drawback -
Unlike the fairly practical O'Neill cylinder and Stanford torus designs that are standard for the franchise, PLANTs seem designed around Rule of Cool — and as a result are both horribly inefficient and much less safe in comparison.
Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
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