unproductive
Example Sentences
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“Insults about my character,” he said, “are unfounded and unproductive…I have operated within the rules, I’ve been transparent about my aims, and I’ve engaged through proper channels to resolve disagreements.”
Studies have also shown that learning to endure violence can increase the chances of repeated abuse, as well as the incorporation of unproductive behaviors into victimized workers' own actions.
From Salon
The landless movement has sought to force such reallocations by occupying unproductive land.
From New York Times
How do I get Richie to respect my fears and stop the rude, unproductive, emotionally disturbing work calls from the car?
From Washington Post
They are something worse than that — unproductive, ineffective, feckless and uninspiring.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
