as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result
harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive
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Recent Examples of counterproductive
This can be counterproductive for long-term weight management, as muscle loss can lower the number of calories burned at rest.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 12 Oct. 2024
The rhetoric that pits diversity and merit as opposites is counterproductive because, in reality, both sides want the same thing: a fair chance to pursue opportunities and to be rewarded for one’s efforts.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
One exception to the rule is tariffs: Economists nearly universally reject them as counterproductive and inefficient.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Some tactics used by crypto PACs have been criticized for being opaque or counterproductive.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 12 Oct. 2024
The rhetoric that pits diversity and merit as opposites is counterproductive because, in reality, both sides want the same thing: a fair chance to pursue opportunities and to be rewarded for one’s efforts.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
One exception to the rule is tariffs: Economists nearly universally reject them as counterproductive and inefficient.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Some tactics used by crypto PACs have been criticized for being opaque or counterproductive.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counterproductive
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Attempts to reach Board of Elections officials about Ike's case Tuesday night were unsuccessful.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Momentum then seemed to stall, and Meta filed an unsuccessful motion to dismiss.Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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On top of that, passive learning tends to be slow and inefficient.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Niccol aims to tackle issues contributing to longer wait times, such as inadequate staffing during peak hours and inefficient food preparation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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But, early on in Game Five, Flaherty was ineffective, New York went ahead by five runs, and Yankee Stadium emanated good cheer.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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But the reality is that if top leadership isn’t aligned, any attempts at transformation further down the line will be ineffective.Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Counterproductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterproductive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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