'inefficiently-oriented' originates from the combination of 'inefficiently' and 'oriented'. 'Inefficiently' comes from 'inefficient', which is derived from Latin 'inefficientem', meaning 'not producing the desired effect'. 'Oriented' comes from 'orient', which is derived from Latin 'orientem', meaning 'rising' or 'east'.

'Inefficiently' evolved from the Latin 'inefficientem' through Middle English, while 'oriented' evolved from the Latin 'orientem' through Old French 'orienter'.

Initially, 'inefficient' meant 'not producing the desired effect', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned or directed'. Together, they describe something directed in a manner that lacks efficiency.