counterproductive

coun·ter·pro·duc·tive

C0689100 (koun′tər-prə-dŭk′tĭv)adj. Tending to hinder rather than serve one's purpose.

coun′ter·pro·duc′tive·ly adv.

counterproductive

(ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv) adjtending to hinder or act against the achievement of an aim

coun•ter•pro•duc•tive

(ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv)

adj. thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose. [1960–65] coun`ter•pro•duc′tive•ly, adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

counterproductive - tending to hinder the achievement of a goalharmful - causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"

Translations

counterproductive

coun·ter·pro·duc·tive

counterproductive

coun•ter•pro•duc•tive

counterproductive

Words related to counterproductive

adj tending to hinder the achievement of a goal

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