English / word
counterproductive
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
In context
01
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
02
Multitasking can often be counterproductive rather than efficient.
Synonyms
self-defeating,detrimental,harmful
Antonyms
productive,constructive,beneficial
Collocations
prove counterproductive,counterproductive approach,highly counterproductive