counterproductive
UK/.kauntәprә'dʌktiv/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
适得其反的；起反作用的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcounter-against, in return
+
productiveroot
=counterproductive
counter- (against) + productive = working against productivity / desired outcome.
Common Collocations
- 1.highly counterproductive非常适得其反
- 2.counterproductive behavior适得其反的行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
Yelling at children is counterproductive.