counterproductive
വിപരീതഫലം
definition
adjective
the response to the disaster was unsuccessful and perhaps even counterproductive
having the opposite of the desired effect.
example
Trying to give credence to the notion that it was somehow a success seems as 'counterproductive' as it is wrong.
Why not just say that racism is stupid, 'counterproductive' and morally wrong?
Second, these attacks will prove woefully 'counterproductive' for the terrorists.
The protests are 'counterproductive' , because the right wing loves it when the left gets angry.
But going beyond what is reasonable and fair in hope of compromise is simply 'counterproductive' .
That precedent will be both dangerous and 'counterproductive' in the long run.
Although it might make good headlines, scientific scaremongering is seriously 'counterproductive' .
Its tone belongs to the 'counterproductive' adversarial approach of lawyers concerned with litigation.
Don't try to impose yourself, because that is 'counterproductive' .
Probation officers said naming and shaming offenders was 'counterproductive' and would lead to more re-offending.
Keeping a player against his will is simply 'counterproductive' .
Imposing new taxes on them is 'counterproductive' , if one of your goals is job creation.
There are compelling reasons why such a course of action would also be foolhardy and 'counterproductive' in addition to hugely unlikely.
As a political matter, it seems highly 'counterproductive' for them to ask for more.
This siege has proven that it is not only 'counterproductive' , it is dangerous.
Any warning system that breeds confusion is going to be 'counterproductive' .
I can't see how implementation of their policy can be other than 'counterproductive' for Australia.
My friend did not disagree with me as to the likely 'counterproductive' effects of such a demonstration.
Others again believe that social spending has become ineffective or even 'counterproductive' .
Child experts fear the Executive's plans may prove 'counterproductive' .
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