counterproductive

coun·ter·pro·duc·tive

(koun′tər-prə-dŭk′tĭv)

adj.

Tending to hinder rather than serve one's purpose.

coun′ter·pro·duc′tive·ly adv.

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counterproductive

(ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv)

adj

tending to hinder or act against the achievement of an aim

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coun•ter•pro•duc•tive

(ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv)

adj.

thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose.

[1960–65]

coun`ter•pro•duc′tive•ly, adv.

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Adj.

counterproductive - tending to hinder the achievement of a goal

harmful - causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"

Translations

counterproductive

[ˌkaʊntə^rprəˈdʌktɪv] adj [attitude, practice] → contre-productif/ive
it is counterproductive to do → c'est contre-productif de faire

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counterproductive

[ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv] adj → controproducente

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