counterproductive in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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counterproductive [Brit ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv, Am ˌkaʊn(t)ərprəˈdəktɪv] ADJ

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counterproductive in the PONS Dictionary

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counterproductive Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to prove counterproductive
se révéler inefficace
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They are counterproductive in that they destroy one's peace of mind and lead to unfavorable future situations.
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Employees who are low in agreeableness will exhibit counterproductive work behaviors related to interpersonal deviant behaviors.
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An important design consideration is that no recirculation zones or dead spots form both of which are counterproductive to effective heat transfer.
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Qualified individuals with a reduced risk of such counterproductive workplace behaviors are selected for employment, leading to a more productive workforce.
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But an excess of vasopressin is counterproductive in a body retaining too much fluid.
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Of these, about a million still live with seriously compromised water quality, despite the province's numerous (sometimes counterproductive) efforts to remedy the issue.
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Concluding that total blackouts were counterproductive, he introduced reduced lighting or dimout techniques that would give protection while allowing nearly normal vehicular and industrial activity.
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Banks or governments relying heavily on seigniorage and fractional reserve sources of revenue can find it counterproductive.
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This counterproductive effect of foreign aid is evident for federally funded programs and applicable to faith-based foreign aid efforts.
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A series of well-meaning but horribly counterproductive laws passed during this decade 1970s, which gave an immense leg up to interest groups in the city.
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