counterproductive
1 of 1adjective/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
Forms:more counterproductive,most counterproductive
1
producing results that are contrary to what was intended
- His constant interruptions during the meeting were counterproductive, derailing the discussion.
- Skipping breakfast before a big exam proved to be counterproductive, as it affected his concentration.
- The new software update was counterproductive, causing more glitches than it solved.
- Implementing strict rules without considering employee feedback proved to be counterproductive for morale.
- The decision to cut corners on safety measures proved counterproductive when accidents increased.
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