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