counterproductive
adjective /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
- having the opposite effect to the one that was intended
- Increases in taxation would be counterproductive.
- Introducing sanctions at this point could be politically counterproductive.
- It would be counterproductive to act hastily at this stage.
- counterproductive behaviour/policies/effects