Counterproductive
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British pronunciation/kˌa‍ʊntəpɹədˈʌktɪv/
American pronunciation/ˈkaʊntɝpɹəˌdəktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "counterproductive"

counterproductive
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producing results that are contrary to what was intended

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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.
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