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counterproductive

[koun-ter-pruh-duhk-tiv] / ˌkaʊn tər prəˈdʌk tɪv /










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But Google's Karen Massin warns of "regulatory complexity" that could prove counterproductive, and "risks confusing the people these rules are meant to help".

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Or worse, could it be counterproductive, sending would-be e-bikers zooming to the hills in their SUVs?

From Slate May 15, 2026

When I spoke to the UK's Fraud Minister, Lord Hanson of Flint, he told me punishing countries for refusing or failing to cooperate on tackling scams could be counterproductive.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

He shows us that ill-considered regulation may be counterproductive.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

On the other hand, he regarded any effort to end slavery as premature, politically impractical, and counterproductive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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