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coun⋅ter⋅pro⋅duc⋅tive
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ˌkaʊn
tər
prəˈdʌk
tɪv
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–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:
1960–65;
counter-
+
productive
Related forms:
coun⋅ter⋅pro⋅duc⋅tive⋅ly,
adverb
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