Unproductive
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British pronunciation/ʌnpɹədˈʌktɪv/
American pronunciation/ˌənpɹəˈdəktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "unproductive"

unproductive
01

not producing desired results or outcomes, often wasting time, resources, or effort

unproductive definition and meaning
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The unproductive meeting wasted everyone's time and did n't generate any new ideas.
Her procrastination made her workday unproductive, as she did n't complete any tasks.
02

not yielding significant amounts of crops, goods, or resources

synonyms

marginal

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The farmers struggled with unproductive land that barely supported crops.
Efforts to cultivate the unproductive soil failed due to poor nutrients.
03

not producing desired results

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