counterproductive

Speech parts

1. counterproductive - Adjective

2. counterproductive - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

tending to hinder the achievement of a goal

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sisyphean detrimental futile barren abortive ineffectual prejudicial disadvantageous injurious corroding doa bungled pimping obstruent feckless

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Antonyms

class successful mint dynamite nifty effective

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Phrases with the word

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Examples

Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive. Gerhard Schröder

A total nuclear freeze is counterproductive - especially now, when technology is rapidly changing and the Soviets have some important strategic advantages. Herman Kahn

These left me in no doubt that something was trying to communicate with us, but that direct communication would be counterproductive. It seemed to be an important part of the scheme to create a sense of mystery. Colin Wilson

I don't like rock. Honestly, I like to listen to it, but it's not for me. There's a lot of musical genres that I find interesting, but they don't suit me. It's one thing to listen to different genres, but to perform a genre that isn't yours is counterproductive. Luis Miguel

I think most people don't react well to being screamed at. It's counterproductive. Dick Wolf

Certainly, the Bush Administration will rely in the first instance on its friends, since it would be both illogical and counterproductive to reward its adversaries. Richard V. Allen

Close letter words and terms

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