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Which word fits this meaning?
Having an effect that works against the intended goal.
adjective
Reveal word and examples
counterproductive
Sending repeated reminders became counterproductive when readers stopped opening them.
Dictionary practice example.
A plan to add several pages of tiny instructions was counterproductive when testers overlooked the essential first step while searching the dense text.
Reveal the answer first, then make a self-check. Another word may fit the definition; compare with the target word. This is separate from scored quiz accuracy.