adverse
adjectiveUnfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
Unfavorable or harmful
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verbTo make up for a loss or disadvantage, or to provide payment for work.
Make up for a disadvantage
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compensation
nounPayment for work, or something provided to make up for a loss or disadvantage.
counterproductive
adjectiveHaving an effect that works against the intended goal.
detriment
nounHarm or disadvantage.
detrimental
adjectiveCausing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.
unpropitious
adjectiveUnfavorable to success or a good outcome.
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