counterproductive
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
- Having the opposite effect from what is intended; making a situation worse instead of better.
- Working overtime every day can be counterproductive because exhaustion lowers your efficiency.
- The company's strict new rules were counterproductive, causing employees to feel mistrusted and less motivated.
- Yelling at a scared child is counterproductive and only increases their anxiety.
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