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uncompetitive

🇬🇧 UK/ʌnkəm'petɪtɪv/🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnkəmˈpetətɪv/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Lacking the ability or drive to compete successfully in a market or contest

缺乏竞争力的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
comtogether, with
+
petitseek, aim, strive
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=uncompetitive

Common Collocations

  • 1.uncompetitive market缺乏竞争的市场
  • 2.uncompetitive pricing无竞争力的定价
  • 3.uncompetitive wages缺乏竞争力的薪资
  • 4.[uncompetitive industry]竞争力不足的行业

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company's high production costs made its prices uncompetitive in the global market.

  • 2.

    Analysts warned that the outdated technology would leave the firm uncompetitive.

  • 3.

    An uncompetitive salary package made it hard to attract top talent.

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