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counterproductive

🇬🇧 UK/.kauntәprә'dʌktiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Having the opposite of the desired effect; hindering rather than helping the achievement of a goal.

适得其反的，起反效果的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
counteragainst, in return
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productstem
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ivetending to, having the nature of
=counterproductive

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Excessive criticism can be counterproductive, discouraging rather than motivating.

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