counterproductive
[ koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv ]
/ ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv /
adjective
thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose: Living on credit while trying to save money is counterproductive.
Origin of counterproductive
First recorded in 1960–65;
counter- +
productive
OTHER WORDS FROM counterproductive
coun·ter·pro·duc·tive·ly, adverbWords nearby counterproductive
counterpoint,
counterpoise,
counterpoise bridge,
counterpose,
counterpressure,
counterproductive,
counterprogram,
counterproof,
counterpropaganda,
counterproposal,
counterproposition
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British Dictionary definitions for counterproductive
counterproductive
/ (ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv) /
adjective
tending to hinder or act against the achievement of an aim