单词	counterproductive
释义	counterproductive adjective coun·​ter·​pro·​duc·​tive ˌkau̇n-tər-prə-ˈdək-tiv  : tending to hinder the attainment of a desired goal violence as a means to achieve an end is counterproductive W. E. Brock born 1930 Synonyms feckless hamstrung ineffective ineffectual inefficacious inefficient inexpedient See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences His uncontrollable anger is very counterproductive to his attempt at saving his marriage. harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive Recent Examples on the Web Spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday that anything other than government-to-government communication could be counterproductive. Shannon K. Crawford, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Trying to have the biggest, best, most mind-blowing orgasm is counterproductive. Dr. Nan Wise, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 In Ozzie, Bill sees proof that the political scrimmage lines that have been drawn around masculinity in American life are unnecessary, even counterproductive. Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 23 May 2022 Such action at this time would, in our view, be counterproductive, harmful to US trade policy, and unnecessary. Baker Institute, Forbes, 2 May 2022 But science increasingly suggests that most diets are at best ineffective, and often counterproductive, promoting a cycle of restriction and indulgence that doesn’t result in lasting change. New York Times, 27 Jan. 2022 But the politics of COVID-19 have become toxic, counterproductive, and dangerous to public health. Jim R. Benté, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2021 Most of the resulting bill was wasteful, counterproductive, overly intrusive, or unrelated to the pandemic. Robert Verbruggen, National Review, 30 Apr. 2021 But too much wicking can be counterproductive, according to Glen Kenny, a professor of physiology at the University of Ottawa. Christopher Flavelle, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1959, in the meaning defined above counterproductive adjective as in inefficient not producing the desired result harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inefficient unsuccessful ineffective inexpedient pointless worthless ineffectual unprofitable feckless futile nonproductive useless unproductive abortive unavailing fruitless inefficacious profitless hamstrung bootless Antonyms & Near Antonyms effective efficient expedient efficacious beneficial effectual operant successful worthwhile useful helpful productive profitable ultraefficient availing See More
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