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Counterproductive

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Definition

Tending to hinder rather than promote; having the opposite of the desired effect.

Synonyms & similar words

unproductive ineffective harmful detrimental negative adverse unhelpful unsuitable obstructive hindering inhibiting antagonistic contrary opposite unfavorable untoward unwise ill-advised misguided foolish

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