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counterproductive

[koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv] / ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv /










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Having decided to target the youth market to offer the best chance of future success, it would be counterproductive to hold back someone already in their ranks, so Gabriel's call-up for Norway makes perfect sense.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

In some ways, the war to date has been counterproductive.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Bear in mind that knowledge about your genetic risks can be counterproductive, leading to excessive worrying for years.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

This isn’t a novel finding, but it shows how deporting noncriminal immigrants is economically counterproductive.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

On the other hand, he regarded any effort to end slavery as premature, politically impractical, and counterproductive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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