Definition of Counterproductive
resulting in the opposite of the looked-for effect
Examples of Counterproductive in a sentence
The measures are counterproductive and have only increased crime in our community. 🔊
Eating a gallon of ice cream is counterproductive to your diet. 🔊
According to research, raising our prices is a counterproductive measure that will reduce sales. 🔊
When Billy was slapped by the woman at the bar, he realized his flirting was counterproductive. 🔊
Isn’t sharing your pin number counterproductive to having a secure bank account? 🔊
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