counterproductive
pronunciation
How to pronounce counterproductive in British English:
UK [ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv]
How to pronounce counterproductive in American English:
US [ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- tending to hinder the achievement of a goal
Word Origin
- counterproductive (adj.)
- also counter-productive, counter productive, 1920, American English, from counter- + productive.
Example
- 1. Some experts agree that such threats can be counterproductive .
- 2. Trade wars are possible but would be counterproductive .
- 3. Obama administration officials understood that overt pressure on china would be counterproductive .
- 4. So , putting a brave face on your woes could actually be counterproductive .
- 5. It may also be counterproductive , by encouraging banks to game the system .
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