inexpedient

not producing the desired result a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight Synonyms counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffectual, inefficacious, inefficient, ineffectiveRelated 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