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counterproductive

UK
/ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/
US
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/

Translations

counterproductiveadjective
more counterproductive
Comp.
most counterproductive
Super.
UK
/ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/
US
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
His counterproductive behavior at work led to a decrease in team morale.
Son comportement contre-productif au travail a entraîné une baisse du moral de l'équipe.
This counterproductive decision only made the situation worse.
Cette décision contre-productive n'a fait qu'empirer la situation.
Synonyms
counterintuitive
unproductive
ineffective
harmful
detrimental
Antonyms
productive

Definitions

counterproductiveadjective
Having the opposite of the desired effect; hindering the achievement of a goal.
His counterproductive behavior at work led to a decrease in team morale.
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