counterproductive

• Describe una acción o proceso que produce el resultado contrario al deseado, obstaculizando la consecución del objetivo en lugar de ayudarla.

Describes an action or process that has the opposite effect of what was intended, hindering rather than helping a goal.

1. Hindering progressB2formal

   Tending to prevent the achievement of a desired goal or outcome.

   contraproducente

   • Constant criticism can be counterproductive in a team environment.
   • Working overtime without breaks is often counterproductive.
   • His aggressive approach was counterproductive to the negotiation.

   Sinónimosadversedamagingdetrimentalfruitlessharmfulineffectiveinefficientobstructiveself-defeatingunproductiveuseless

   Antónimosadvantageousbeneficialconduciveconstructiveeffectivehelpfulproductiveuseful