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counterproductive
Synonyms and Antonyms of counterproductive
not producing the desired result harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive Synonyms ineffective, feckless, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedientRelated Words abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, nonproductive, pointless, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, worthlessNear Antonyms availing, beneficial, helpful, productive, profitable, successful, useful, worthwhileAntonyms effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient
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