counterproductive
adjectiveHaving an effect that works against the intended goal.
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Clear all filtersHaving an effect that works against the intended goal.
Ending without the intended result or success.
Successful in producing an intended result.
Producing the intended result
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Capable of producing the intended effect.
Relating to eugenics, the scientifically discredited belief that controlling human reproduction could improve populations.
Concerning eugenics
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Highly fertile or productive, including in ideas.
Producing useful results, successful ideas, or abundant growth.
Deliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.
Deliberately contrary
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The ability or rate of producing useful work, results, or goods.
Producing a large quantity of work or results.
Moving backward or returning to a less developed or less desirable condition.
Moving backward
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