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counterproductive
[koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv]
adjective
thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose.
Living on credit while trying to save money is counterproductive.
counterproductive
/ ˌ첹ʊԳəəˈʌɪ /
adjective
tending to hinder or act against the achievement of an aim
Other Word Forms
- counterproductively adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of counterproductive1
Example Sentences
However, the foreign secretary said the Israeli government had set out on a "morally unjustifiable" and "utterly counterproductive" path that would not bring hostages safely home.
“It’s counterproductive. It’s wrong. For many people it’s dangerous.”
Industry groups are largely opposed to the executive order and say it will be counterproductive – potentially choking off the supply of drugs and funds for research while doing little to quell high costs.
More games feels counterproductive for Amorim at this stage and he and his players have argued their league form is suffering for an increased focus on the Europa League.
His primary objective at this stage of his life is to win another World Series and creating the perception of a divided team would be counterproductive to that.
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