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