How do you pronounce counterproductive?

counterproductive is pronounced as /ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/.

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counterproductive

⚠️counterproductive (cáunterproudáctiv)

adjective

/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/

contraproducente (contraproducente)

counterpoint countervail

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Meaning

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Traducción del significado

que tiene el efecto opuesto al deseado; perjudicial para lograr los objetivos

Oraciones de ejemplo

Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels.

Saltar el desayuno es contraproducente para tus niveles de energía.

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

Las actividades contraproducentes a menudo surgen de la insatisfacción.

Multitasking can often be counterproductive rather than efficient.

El multitasking a menudo puede ser contraproducente en lugar de eficiente.

Synonyms

harmful, detrimental, adverse, backfiring, inefficient, ineffective

Entrada 1

harmful, detrimental, adverse, backfiring

Entrada 2

detrimental, inefficient

Entrada 3

ineffective, detrimental, harmful

Antonyms

helpful, beneficial, constructive, productive

Entrada 1

helpful, beneficial

Entrada 2

beneficial, constructive

Entrada 3

beneficial, productive, constructive

Colocaciones

counterproductive behavior, counterproductive strategy, counterproductive action

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