How do you pronounce counterproductive?

counterproductive is pronounced as /ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/.

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counterproductive

⚠️counterproductive (kaʊntɛrprəˈdʌktɪv)

adjective

/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/

contre-productif (contre-productif)

counterpoint countervail

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Signification

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

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

Traduction de la signification

ayant l'effet opposé à celui recherché; nuisible à l'atteinte des objectifs

Phrases d'exemple

Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels.

Sauter le petit-déjeuner est contre-productif pour vos niveaux d'énergie.

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

Les activités contre-productives proviennent souvent du mécontentement.

Multitasking can often be counterproductive rather than efficient.

Le multitâche peut souvent être contre-productif plutôt qu'efficace.

Synonymes

harmful, detrimental, adverse, backfiring, inefficient, ineffective

Entrée 1

harmful, detrimental, adverse, backfiring

Entrée 2

detrimental, inefficient

Entrée 3

ineffective, detrimental, harmful

Antonymes

helpful, beneficial, constructive, productive

Entrée 1

helpful, beneficial

Entrée 2

beneficial, constructive

Entrée 3

beneficial, productive, constructive

Collocations

counterproductive behavior, counterproductive strategy, counterproductive action

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Too unusual, extreme, or great to be adequately described in words.

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Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

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former or in the past

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better in quality, rank, or importance than others

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