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BNC: 19990 COCA: 11531

counterproductive

counterproductive /ˈkaʊntɚprəˈdʌktɪv/ adjective
counterproductive
/ˈkaʊntɚprəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of COUNTERPRODUCTIVE
[more counterproductive; most counterproductive]
: not helpful : making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen不起作用的;事与愿违的;适得其反的
BNC: 19990 COCA: 11531

counterproductive

adjective

coun·​ter·​pro·​duc·​tive ˌkau̇n-tər-prə-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce counterproductive (audio)
: tending to hinder the attainment of a desired goal
violence as a means to achieve an end is counterproductive W. E. Brock born 1930

Example Sentences

His uncontrollable anger is very counterproductive to his attempt at saving his marriage. harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive
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Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of counterproductive was in 1959
BNC: 19990 COCA: 11531

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