Counterproductive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv|  American pronunciation of the word counterproductive
Brit.  |ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv|  British pronunciation of the word counterproductive

adjective

- tending to hinder the achievement of a goal

Extra examples

His uncontrollable anger is very counterproductive to his attempt at saving his marriage.

...harsh disciplinary measures that prove to be counterproductive...

Sending young offenders to prison can be counterproductive.

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