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 Definitions of counterproductive  [ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv]  

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Definition of 'counterproductive' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) counterproductive
thwarting the achievement of an intended goal; tending to defeat one's purpose.

Etymology:  (1960–65)

Definition of 'counterproductive' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) counterproductive
tending to hinder the achievement of a goal
Definition of 'counterproductive' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) counterproductive
having the effect opposite to the one desired
Too much homework can be counterproductive.

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